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Deborah Hailey, a Fairhope resident of 31 years, experienced her first hurricane in 1995 when Hurricane Opal hit the coast. Despite the severity of what may come, Hailey said it’s just kind of …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/26 |
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Growing up in Baldwin County, I learned two things about hurricane season.
One, you don't want The Weather Channel Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Jim Cantore to be spotted in your area. Two, you …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/26 |
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Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a mandatory evacuation of all “non-residents, tourists and visitors” in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Zone 1 in Mobile County, which includes all of Dauphin Island and …
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10/8/26
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Tyler Kean doesn’t necessarily want to have a neighborhood cookout, but if it comes down to it he and his crew at Oso at Bear Point Harbor will be behind the grills and griddles.
Kean was busy …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/8/26 |
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Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF/JKA) will implement a temporary closure of the airport as part of its safety preparations for the approaching Hurricane Isaias.
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10/8/26
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FOLEY — Residents in Foley are making last-minute trips to the local Walmart on Thursday, Oct. 8, to stock up on essential supplies ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Shoppers picked up bottled water, …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/26 |
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As Hurricane Isaias makes its way toward the Gulf Coast, the Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama is warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers who may try to take advantage …
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FOLEY — With Hurricane Isaias approaching, Foley residents are taking steps to protect their homes and property Thursday, Oct. 8, by filling sandbags at the city's Old Public Works facility, …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/26 |
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will suspend temporary lane closures on interstates, U.S. highways and state routes in 10 south Alabama counties as severe weather moves through the region.
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The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties following rainfall associated with Hurricane Isaias that could have caused bacteriological …
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10/8/26
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The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging residents to take precautions as areas of the state prepare for possible flooding and damage from Hurricane Isaias. State Health Officer Dr. Scott …
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10/8/26
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Here are some updates on bridges on and off the island of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as well as information about travel through Allegiant Airlines at Gulf Shores International Airport ahead of …
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10/8/26
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As severe weather threatens the Gulf Coast, Baldwin County's electric utilities are reminding residents to prepare for potential power outages, understand how restoration works and make backup plans …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/26 |
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Weather and municipal officials are urging residents to finish preparations for Hurricane Isaias today. Not a resident? They’re asking you to leave, now.
Isaias strengthened into the Atlantic …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/26 |
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is coordinating temporary livestock shelters ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, which was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making …
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10/7/26
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A hurricane helped usher the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo from a troubled location on the island, and a second welcomed the attraction to its new location 16 years later.
That’s the backdrop as …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/7/26 |
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Baldwin County will open a shelter on Thursday afternoon at the Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale.
Pets are allowed (domestic dogs and cats, limit two per household, …
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10/7/26
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Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency has declared a local state of emergency effective immediately and is encouraging people within the forecasted storm surge range to evacuate ahead of what is …
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10/7/26
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Here is a list of closings and other events & updates impacted by what is currently Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm is expected to reach the north Gulf Coast around Friday night or Saturday …
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10/7/26
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Baldwin County Public Schools will be closed Friday, Oct. 9, in anticipation of hurricane weather from Isaias, which is currently a tropical storm and expected to become a hurricane by landfall …
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10/7/26
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