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Red flags and lifeguard patrols on public beaches due to rip tide forecast | WPMI

April 10, 2019

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — The local beach forecast calls for high rip current conditions the next several days and for the upcoming weekend.Red Flags have been flying all day today and more than likely will continue into early Wednesday.

During the Spring Break season families come from all over the country with the intent to get in the Gulf waters.
Source: Red flags and lifeguard patrols on public beaches due to rip tide forecast | WPMI

Fort Morgan,Gulf of Mexico,Gulf Shores,Orange Beach,Perdido Key,Water Rescue/Drowning

Beachgoers urged to use caution as Fort Morgan rip current signs activated | WPMI

April 09, 2019

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WPMI) — Dangerous surf conditions are expected along Baldwin County on Tuesday.

Rip current signs in Fort Morgan have already been activated to let visitors know of the potentially deadly conditions.
Source: Beachgoers urged to use caution as Fort Morgan rip current signs activated | WPMI

First Responders,Fort Morgan,Gulf of Mexico,Water Rescue/Drowning

The Oldest Tourist Attraction in Every State | Reader’s Digest

April 06, 2019

Alabama’s Gulf Coast was the site of much Civil War history, including Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores. The fort took 15 years (from 1819 to 1834) to build and the structure made of finished granite, iron works, sandstone, and cement was revolutionary for its day, replacing the log and sand Fort Bowyer.
Source: The Oldest Tourist Attraction in Every State | Reader's Digest

Fort Morgan,History

Arson suspected in small brush fire in Fort Morgan

April 01, 2019

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WKRG) -- Fort Morgan Fire Rescue believe arson is to blame for a small woods fire that happened west of Beach Club on March 30, 2019. Fort Morgan Fire Rescue says shortly before the call, three teenage males were seen running from the area and arson is the suspected cause.
Source: Arson suspected in small brush fire in Fort Morgan

First Responders,Fort Morgan,Video

Mobile Bay Ferry

March 26, 2019

We will be closed Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. Our 40 year old Marissa Mae ferry tried her best to keep running until…

Posted by Mobile Bay Ferry on Monday, March 25, 2019

Dauphin Island,Fort Morgan,Transportation

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue debuts state-of-the-art rescue device | fox10tv.com

March 23, 2019

FORT MORGAN, Ala. -- Spring Break is in full swing on the Gulf Coast, and the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department now has a new piece of equipment to help beach goers stay safe.
Source: Fort Morgan Fire Rescue debuts state-of-the-art rescue device | News | fox10tv.com

First Responders,Fort Morgan,Water Rescue/Drowning

Portuguese Man O’ War spotted in Orange Beach, purple flags raised | fox10tv.com

March 16, 2019

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Coupled with dangerous rip currents along the Gulf Coast, safety officials in Orange Beach raised purple flags Thursday after spotting Portuguese Man O' War in the water.
Source: Portuguese Man O' War spotted in Orange Beach, purple flags raised | News | fox10tv.com

Environment,Fort Morgan,Gulf of Mexico,Gulf Shores,Orange Beach,Perdido Key

Fort Morgan officials warn Spring Breakers of dangerous rip currents this week | WPMI

March 13, 2019

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WPMI) — Fort Morgan safety officials are encouraging Spring Breakers and beachgoers to pay attention to rip current warnings this week. Dangerous rip currents are expected on Wednesday and Thursday along Baldwin County’s beaches.
Source: Fort Morgan officials warn Spring Breakers of dangerous rip currents this week | WPMI

Fort Morgan,Gulf Shores,Orange Beach,Perdido Key,Spring Break,Weather

Revenues increase with beach spring break alcohol ban – Lagniappe Mobile

February 28, 2019

When Gulf Shores first banned alcohol on the beach to stifle unruly spring breakers who had fled a similar crackdown in Panama City, not all businesses in the resort town were on board. But the business at the beach has not gone away. Both sales taxes and lodging taxes have increased every year since 2015, the year before Gulf Shores instituted an emergency ban in the middle of the spring break season.
Source: Revenues increase with beach spring break alcohol ban - Lagniappe Mobile

Fort Morgan,Gulf Shores,Orange Beach,Spring Break

Bird Migration at Fort Morgan State Historic Site

February 10, 2019

Have you ever wondered why some of the areas at Fort Morgan are not mowed? Bird Migration is the answer!

Animals/Pets,Environment,Fort Morgan

Public comment open on coastal waters management plan | al.com

February 04, 2019

A 45-day public comment period has opened on a four-year conservation and management plan for Alabama’s coastal water environments. The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has released a draft update of its Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for 2019-2023. It is the product, in part, of an August 2018 workshop that involved "178 community leaders and key stakeholders."
Source: Public comment open on coastal waters management plan | al.com

Environment,Fort Morgan,Gulf of Mexico,Gulf Shores,Gulf State Park,Mobile Bay,Orange Beach

Fort Morgan sign marks end of Alabama Scenic River Trail

February 03, 2019

Fort Morgan, Ala. (WKRG) -- Monday marks a big day for a group dedicated to highlighting recreation along Alabama's waterways. Tomorrow at 1:30 at Fort Morgan members of the Alabama Scenic River Trail organization and others will dedicate this 600-pound sign. The sign marks the end of the original 650-mile section of the River Trail.
Source: Fort Morgan sign marks end of Alabama Scenic River Trail

Boating,Fort Morgan,Video

Volunteers flood Fort Morgan to clean-up flood debris

January 17, 2019

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WKRG) -- In Baldwin County, volunteers headed out to the beaches Wednesday morning in Fort Morgan to pick up all kinds of debris flushed from the rivers into Mobile Bay.
Source: Volunteers flood Fort Morgan to clean-up flood debris

Environment,Fort Morgan,People,Video

Mobile Bay Ferry – Today’s Conditions

January 14, 2019

Monday 1/14 – We are open and running one Ferry today. We are able not able to accommodate trailers or RVs today due to low tide.

Posted by Mobile Bay Ferry on Monday, January 14, 2019

Dauphin Island,Fort Morgan,Transportation

Mobile Bay Ferry – Sunday’s Schedule

January 13, 2019

Sunday- It's a gorgeous day to ride the ferry! We are open and running one ferry. The boat departs Dauphin Island at…

Posted by Mobile Bay Ferry on Sunday, January 13, 2019

Dauphin Island,Fort Morgan,Transportation