Friday, October 9, 2026

GALLERY: Preparing for Hurricane Isaias on the Alabama Gulf Coast

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

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The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

Vince Johnson / Gulf Coast Media

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

Vince Johnson / Gulf Coast Media

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

Vince Johnson / Gulf Coast Media

A look at Magnolia Springs on Friday, Oct. 9, before the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.

A look at Magnolia Springs on Friday, Oct. 9, before the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

A look at Magnolia Springs on Friday, Oct. 9, before the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.

A look at Magnolia Springs on Friday, Oct. 9, before the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

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The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

The Magnolia River flows through the Magnolia Springs area Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the Gulf Coast.

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Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs is seen closed Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs is seen closed Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

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Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Weeks Bay near Fairhope is pictured Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall Friday evening.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The area around Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour is seen Friday, Oct. 9, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Whisper Vaughn-Edwards / Gulf Coast Media

Posted Friday, October 9, 2026 4:07 pm

GCM Staff Report

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast, photos captured Friday, Oct. 9, offer a look at the region before the storm’s expected evening landfall. From familiar coastal scenes and views of the shoreline to residents and businesses making last-minute preparations, the images document the hours leading up to the storm and the community’s efforts to get ready for potentially dangerous weather.