Red flag warnings at Alabama beaches
Key Questions
Why are red flags flying at Orange Beach?
Red flags indicate dangerous surf conditions including rip currents. They have been posted for seven straight days due to easterly winds and 4-6 foot waves.
How many rescues occurred at Alabama beaches over the holiday weekend?
A total of 59 rescues took place at Orange Beach. Beach conditions remain hazardous for visitors in Baldwin County.
Until when are rip current warnings in effect for the Gulf Coast?
A new rip current warning extends through Saturday for areas including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Pensacola Beach. The alerts target families planning coastal visits during this period.
Red flags have been flying for seven straight days at Orange Beach, with 59 rescues over the holiday weekend. A new rip current warning through Saturday adds easterly winds and 4-6 ft waves. This is an ongoing safety alert for Baldwin County families visiting the coast. Beach conditions remain dangerous.