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🌱 Are you following Gulf Shores’ latest hurricane-season readiness checklist?

Gulf Shores, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Gulf Shores! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you following Gulf Shores’ latest hurricane-season readiness checklist?
  • How the longer amberjack season changes fall fishing from Gulf Shores
  • Planning a snapper trip? See why Gulf Shores charters fill fast.

Also on today's calendar: 1 Mile Race For Grace and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun; windy, not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local Agencies Encourage Residents To Prepare and Review Storm Plans (obawebsite.com) — With hurricane season now underway, officials urge Gulf Shores residents to firm up evacuation plans, stock disaster kits, and secure homes before any storm forms. Guidance from the City of Gulf Shores, Baldwin County EMA, and the National Weather Service stresses knowing your evacuation zone, planning for days without services, and relying only on trusted local alerts as conditions change.
   

2. NOAA Sets Longer Greater Amberjack Season In Gulf Waters (gulfshoresnews.com) — If you fish out of Gulf Shores, you’ll get a longer shot at greater amberjack this year, with the federal recreational season running September 1 through early October. NOAA kept size and bag limits the same but extended the season to 43 days to balance angler access with protecting an overfished population.
   

3. Snapper Season & Summer Bites at Alabama's Beaches (bdoutdoors.com) — If you’re thinking about fishing near Gulf Shores, this summer brings prime chances for snapper, speckled trout, and redfish, with over 100 charter options based in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The piece also highlights easy pier and kayak access, plus why many anglers return in fall for the hard-fighting redfish of “Red October,” turning quick getaways into annual traditions.
   

4. Four softball players, two baseball named to AHSAA North/South All Star Game (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Gulf Shores softball standout Kayleigh Jacks has been selected for the AHSAA North-South All Star Game, representing the South squad this summer in Montgomery. She joins five other Baldwin County athletes honored for strong seasons, including players from Fairhope, Baldwin County High, and St. Michael Catholic, showcasing the depth of local diamond talent.
   

5. Massive seaweed bloom expected to worsen along Gulf Coast beaches this summer (wwltv.com) — Gulf Shores beaches are already seeing piles of sargassum seaweed, and researchers warn the bloom could grow to record levels along the Gulf Coast this summer. While the seaweed supports marine life offshore, heavy accumulations onshore can smell, disrupt beach visits, and hurt tourism-dependent communities like Gulf Shores. Scientists are tracking the bloom by satellite but say conditions remain challenging to predict.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
    South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley, AL 36535
    9:00 am
  • Indoor Cycling →
    Orange Beach, AL Calendar, 4847 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach
    9:00 am
    • Thursday June 4
  • Boats and Brews at Tacky Jacks Orange Beach ... →
    Tacky Jacks Orange Beach, 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach
    5:00 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • Brandon Styles MAGIC SHOW →
    Brandon Styles Live Theater & Magic Shop at OWA, 101 S Owa Blvd suite H, Foley
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday June 6
  • Yoga →
    Orange Beach, AL Calendar, 4847 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach
    10:00 am
  • June Graduation & Open House at The V
    South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Visionary Health Career Training Institute LLC
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m still taking on yards.
    If anyone needs a cut or just a free estimate give me a call or send me a text. 251-214-3766 (Nextdoor Central Gulf Shores)
  • A good friend teased me on a previous post but I sent this back to him because I love everything about Gulf Shores Alabama, especially the citizens.
    (Fark the Horse Flys, Yellow Flys or whatever they're called. As a Retired Disabled Navy Veteran and, Merchant Marine my place is here in Gulf Shores… (Nextdoor Gulf Shores I)
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Gulf Shores. Apply here.
  • Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Potential Pre-K Lead Teacher in Gulf Shores. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulf Shores here.

Ok Gulf Shores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gulf Shores

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gulf Shores

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.