As of 6:50 PM, the weather on the immediate Alabama Gulf Coast is relatively quiet. Just looking outside here along Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, you really would not know that a potent Tropical Storm Arlene had her sights set on this section of beach if not for the red flag flying!
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Mobile and Baldwin Counties here in Alabama, and a Hurricane Watch is also in effect. At her current strength, Arlene could cause some serious problems with flooding and tree & power line damage in coastal Alabama, but if she does strengthen into a full-fledged hurricane, the problems could be more significant.
Most of the roads in Gulf Shores are busy with tourists going about normal business, but with a stiff 20 MPH wind at times and a darkening sky to the south, people are starting to take notice of what is lurking out over the Gulf. In the distance, I can see the old state pier still in tatters and there are long pipes where sand is moved up and down the newly-reconstructed beaches. The Gulf is very choppy; seas have increased to 3-5 feet and there are white caps as far out into the open waters as I can see.
Be sure to tune into ABC 33/40 News at 10:00 for a live update from our crew stationed here in Gulf Shores!
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Mobile and Baldwin Counties here in Alabama, and a Hurricane Watch is also in effect. At her current strength, Arlene could cause some serious problems with flooding and tree & power line damage in coastal Alabama, but if she does strengthen into a full-fledged hurricane, the problems could be more significant.
Most of the roads in Gulf Shores are busy with tourists going about normal business, but with a stiff 20 MPH wind at times and a darkening sky to the south, people are starting to take notice of what is lurking out over the Gulf. In the distance, I can see the old state pier still in tatters and there are long pipes where sand is moved up and down the newly-reconstructed beaches. The Gulf is very choppy; seas have increased to 3-5 feet and there are white caps as far out into the open waters as I can see.
Be sure to tune into ABC 33/40 News at 10:00 for a live update from our crew stationed here in Gulf Shores!
on June 10, 2005, 6:02 pm
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