Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf. As of Wednesday morning, TS Isaias has 40 mph sustained winds and is moving ENE at 8 mph. The tropical storm is moving east-northeast and does not appear to be stalling. The city has taken steps to stay ahead of the system as it moves toward land. Public safety agencies are coordinating their response in case conditions worsen.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Orange Beach Emergency Management Coordinator Nicole Woerner provided an update at the City Council meeting. She told council members that more detailed forecast information would be available the following day (Wednesday). Woerner noted that the system is expected to move north at about 15 mph as it approaches the coast. She also said it is not expected to stall as Hurricane Sally did.

City officials said they could declare a state of emergency as early as Thursday, October 8, 2026, if the forecast warrants it. The declaration would allow the city to mobilize additional resources and activate emergency protocols. Officials said they would continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and other agencies.

As of Wednesday morning at 4:00 a.m., the National Hurricane Center forecasts it will be over us Saturday morning at 1:00 a.m. with 85 mph winds. That’s a Category 1 storm. Twenty-four hours later, they forecast it to be in southern Indiana, so it will move quickly. 

Today’s a good day to be preparing by picking up any loose items in your yard or on your patio that could blow away. Follow the National Hurricane Center’s website for official information and forecasts.