Residents in Foley and across Baldwin County are urged to prepare as meteorologists track a developing tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. While forecast models currently project the storm’s track to move northwest and make landfall or bring main impacts west of Gulf Shores, Foley remains in line for significant weather impacts heading into the weekend.
Potential Impacts for Foley and Baldwin CountyThe National Hurricane Center reports a high probability of the Gulf disturbance developing into a tropical depression or named storm. Regardless of exact tropical designation, a surge of tropical moisture is expected to spread northward into coastal Alabama.Key local concerns for Foley include:
- Heavy Rainfall & Flooding: Following substantial rain over the previous weekend, ground conditions across Foley are already heavily saturated. Additional tropical rainbands could rapidly escalate localized flash flooding risks.
- Wind & Coastal Hazards: The system is forecast to bring gusty winds, squalls, high surf, and dangerous rip currents along the coastal and inland areas.
- Track Uncertainty: National Weather Service forecasters emphasize that any eastward or northward shift in the storm’s trajectory could directly increase rainfall totals and severe weather risks across Baldwin County.
In light of the heavily saturated grounds and incoming Gulf storm threat, the City of Foley has taken proactive measures to assist local property owners. As reported by Foley News, a self-service sandbag station is now open through the weekend to help residents prepare.
- Location: Old Public Works facility, 120 E. Orchid Ave.
- Access: North gate at the east end of E. Marigold Ave., located behind the South Baldwin County United Way.
- Details: Sand, bags, and shovels are provided on-site, but residents must fill their own sandbags.
Local officials and weather authorities encourage all Foley residents and business owners to finalize emergency preparedness plans, secure loose outdoor items, and closely monitor official weather updates as the storm approaches the central Gulf Coast.
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