10/11/2026
And WE ARE Open! ✅🌴
🌴 GOOD NEWS! ALABAMA’S BEACHES ARE OPEN AND WELCOMING VISITORS FOLLOWING HURRICANE ISAIAS!
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism has announced that Alabama’s beaches experienced minimal damage from Hurricane Isaias, which impacted the northern Gulf Coast on Friday, October 9.
While communities to our east in Florida suffered significant impacts, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach were fortunate to avoid the worst of the storm.
HERE’S THE LATEST UPDATE:
🌊 BEACH CONDITIONS: As of Sunday morning, Alabama’s beaches have returned to YELLOW FLAG CONDITIONS, an improvement from the double red flags that closed Gulf waters following the hurricane. Moderate surf and currents still require caution.
🚗 BRIDGES & EVACUATIONS: All bridges have reopened, and evacuation orders have been lifted.
🏖️ BEACHES & TOURISM: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are welcoming visitors back to our 32 miles of beautiful white sand beaches.
🍽️ LOCAL BUSINESSES: Many restaurants, shops, attractions, and other businesses have already reopened, with additional city facilities expected to reopen Monday.
🏡 STORM DAMAGE: Both cities report relatively minor damage, with cleanup efforts continuing.
LOCAL LEADERS RESPOND:
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft expressed gratitude for the limited damage, noting that many businesses were able to reopen just one day after the storm.
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said the city was fortunate to avoid more serious impacts and is already returning to normal operations.
Beth Gendler, President & CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, emphasized that the destination is ready to welcome visitors while keeping neighboring communities impacted by the hurricane in their thoughts.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE
While Alabama’s beaches were spared significant damage, our neighbors to the east are facing a much more difficult recovery.
Having experienced the devastation of Hurricane Sally in 2020, our Gulf Coast communities understand just how challenging hurricane recovery can be.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone impacted, and we thank the first responders, utility workers, and emergency personnel who have worked tirelessly throughout the storm.
BOTTOM LINE: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are OPEN, businesses are reopening, and Alabama’s beaches are ready to welcome visitors back!
Have you been out around Gulf Shores or Orange Beach today? Let us know what you’ve seen reopening!
Source & Credit: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (Alabama’s Beaches)
