Orange Beach Senior Center

Hurricane Isaias Update No. 3 – 5 a.m. Oct. 8, 2026

The City of Orange Beach continues monitoring updates on Hurricane Isaias from the National Hurricane Center and our local National Weather Service bureau in Mobile.

Isaias strengthened into a Hurricane overnight as expected and continues to push east-northeastward across the southwestern Gulf. The Hurricane Watch was also upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for all coastal counties. The Storm Surge Watch was upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning for the coastline.

Isaias is forecast to make landfall somewhere along the northern Gulf Coast Friday night into early Saturday, anywhere between the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Destin, Florida. While some weakening is expected before landfall, it could still be a significant hurricane when it reaches the coast.

Potential impacts continue to increase:

--> Hurricane-force winds near the center, with tropical-storm-force winds potentially reaching the coast as early as late Friday morning and inland areas Friday afternoon.
--> Once sustained winds reach 45 mph all bridges will be closed. Don’t count on bridges being open past noon on Friday and make travel plans accordingly.
--> Life-threatening storm surge up to 5–7 feet, especially along and east of the landfall point.
--> Numerous instances of flash flooding, especially along coastal areas.
--> Tornadoes, particularly east of the center.
--> Dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents.
--> Locations of the greatest impacts will depend on the exact track.

Out of abundance of caution, the City will close non-essential offices and facilities at noon today - Thursday, Oct. 8th. All city programs and activities have been canceled as well. Finance and City Hall will remain open until 5 p.m. to assist the public. Hurricane decals will be issued until 5 p.m. today.

Orange Beach City Schools canceled school and all school-related activities for today. Fall break begins Friday and classes are scheduled to resume Tuesday.

--> On Wednesday afternoon, the City and Baldwin County issued a Local State of Emergency, and Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties.
--> Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are encouraging all non‑residents, and residents living in low-lying, flood prone areas to voluntarily evacuate.
--> Sand and sandbags are available for residents to fill themselves behind City Hall at 4099 Orange Beach Blvd. A shovel is provided if individuals do not have one. Sand and sandbags will be replenished throughout the day, but supplies will run out at times for a short period of time.
--> If you have a boat or vessel and haven’t already done so, secure it or move it to higher ground.
--> Turn off water lines on piers.
--> With high winds expected, residents and local property owners are encouraged to secure all outside items around their properties, such as patio furniture, umbrellas, awnings, and trash/recycling receptacles.
--> For hurricane re-entry decal information, visit the City Website at https://www.orangebeachal.gov/274/Hurricane-Decals. They will be issued at Finance until 5 p.m. today - Thursday.
--> Please keep the right-of-way and curbs in front of your home clear of debris.
--> Contractors should pick up/secure all construction-related property and debris.
--> Double-red flags will begin flying at the beach today, meaning the Gulf waters are closed. For a detailed beach report, call 251-981-SURF (7873).

Baldwin County plans to open its shelter at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale at 3 p.m. today. The address is 19477 Fairground Road. Bring bedding, medications, personal items, and ID. A pet friendly shelter available at the same location. For more information: https://baldwincountyal.gov/services/ema/shelters/pet-shelter. BRATS transportation to shelters will be available while conditions remain safe - 251-972-6817.

Also, a VOAD Community Shelter will open at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Foley at 6 a.m. Friday - 506 N. Pine St., Foley. Bring your own bedding, supplies, and medications. Meals provided. Info: 251-256-8202.

Residents and property owners are urged to prepare now. Check your emergency kit and fill up with gas.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to check the National Hurricane Center at www.hurricanes.gov or the National Weather Service for the most current weather information at www.weather.gov/mob. Additional city information can be found at www.orangebeachal.gov. The City will provide updates as they become available.

Out of abundance of caution, the center will be closed Friday! Everyone please make the appropriate preparations ahead of this storm and stay safe out there ❤️

🎃 Our Halloween Costume Contest and Potluck Bingo is right around the corner!

Join us on Friday, October 23rd, from 10:00a - 12:00p for a spooktacular time filled with food, fun, and friendly competition.

Here is what you need to know to get ready:
👻 Throw on your best, creepiest, or most creative costume to compete in our Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded!
👻 This is a potluck event, so please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, or Halloween treat to share with everyone.
👻 We will be playing Bingo throughout with plenty of chances to win.

We can't wait to see your amazing costumes and celebrate Halloween together 👻

Follow the link to register 👇
https://orangebeach.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=132

🌶️𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🌶️

We are weeks away from 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟮𝟴𝙩𝙝, 𝟰:𝟯𝟬-𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝙥! Which senior based organization has the best chili? YOU DECIDE 😍

🎶Truman Holland Music
🧀Cheesy Grillers onsite providing FREE grilled cheese sammys

Chili Competitors:
🫘Our very own City of Orange Beach City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources & DEFENDING CHAMP, “Trail Boss,” Brad Johnson
🫘SouthernCare
🫘Gracepoint Home Care
🫘Haven Memory Care, LLC
🫘Live Oak Village Independent and Assisted Living
🫘HealthActions Physical Therapy
🫘Baldwin Hearing Center
🫘Access Home Health and Hospice

You all better be here for the most epic chili cook-off this side of the island!!

Registration 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍’s for our next Restorative Yoga session on November 6th this Friday🧘‍♀️
Our fabulous instructor, Karen, will be blending this practice with Yoga Nidra—a beautiful, self-guided meditation designed for deep relaxation. Spaces are limited, so secure your mat today! ✨

🧘 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙜𝙖
📅 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟲𝙩𝙝
⌚ 𝟵:𝟭𝟱-𝟭𝟭𝙖
💰$𝟭𝟬

Follow the link to register 👇https://orangebeach.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=154

Mark your calendars and come see us 🎃💀👻

🌶️𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🌶️

Which senior based organization has the best chili? Come on out to our 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟮𝟴𝙩𝙝, 𝟰:𝟯𝟬-𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝙥 and decide who has the best chili 😍

Mark your calendars and come see us!

Bingo is this FRIDAY! Don't forget to sign-up 😍 Follow the link to sign-up https://orangebeach.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=132

Resin yesterday with Sandy Beach Inspirations was 😍😍😍
***𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭

𝐎𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐉😎

BYOS (bring your own sets) and your friends for our 𝐎𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 themed open play Mah Jongg, which means it is encouraged to dress in your best 𝐎𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐆.
🥨Oct. 16th, 11a-1:30p
🥨Brats & Pretzels will be served
🥨Registration opens 9/11, at 8a!
🥨$5

We have a few seats left! Don't forget to sign-up. Follow the link to register 👇
https://orangebeach.activityreg.com/selectActivity