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Baldwin County Ocean waves along a Gulf Coast beach

Dangerous Rip Currents Forecast for Mobile and Baldwin County Beaches This Week

James Bullard, July 20, 2026

Dangerous rip currents are forecast for Mobile and Baldwin County beaches from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night, with officials urging swimmers to use caution.

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Baldwin County Lifeguard tower overlooking a Gulf Coast beach

Orange Beach Adds Third Enclosed Lifeguard Tower at Gulf State Park’s Romar Beach Access

James Bullard, July 20, 2026

Orange Beach Surf Rescue has installed a new enclosed lifeguard tower at Gulf State Park’s Romar Beach Access, giving lifeguards better visibility and storm protection as the city expands its beach safety network.

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Gulf Shores Beach warning flag flying above Gulf Coast surf

Rip Current Blamed for Second Gulf Shores Drowning This Season

James Bullard, August 13, 2025

A visiting swimmer died Tuesday after being pulled from the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, marking the second drowning in the beach town this season, according to city beach safety officials. The drowning happened just after 5 p.m. near East Beach Boulevard, where Greg Teer was watching from his…

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