Operations and Advisory Notice for Hurricane Isaias
Date: October 8, 2026
As Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama State Parks Division is actively taking precautionary measures to protect park visitors and department facilities.
Mandatory Evacuation
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a Supplemental State of Emergency declaring a mandatory evacuation for non-residents, tourists, and visitors in coastal areas, effective today, October 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM CDT.
Mandatory Evacuation Areas:
- Baldwin County: All locations south of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, which includes Gulf State Park).
- Mobile County: All of Zone 1 (including Dauphin Island and portions of Bayou La Batre).
Meaher State Park Update:
Although Meaher State Park is not in the mandatory evacuation areas identified in the order, anticipated storm conditions may affect park operations and guest access. Please check AlaPark.com/Isaias for updates.
Closures:
- Meaher State Park in Spanish Fort will temporarily close Friday, October 9
- Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores is currently closed
- Meaher and Gulf are currently not accepting reservations
- All other Alabama State Parks are open for reservations for evacuees
Reopening dates for Meaher and Gulf will be announced after a post-storm evaluation. Status updates will also be posted at alapark.com and the Meaher and Gulf Facebook pages: Meaher, www.facebook.com/Meaherstatepark, and Gulf, www.facebook.com/GulfStatePark.
Stay Updated
Conditions and facility statuses can change rapidly. For real-time updates regarding specific facility reopenings, park advisories, and emergency announcements:
- Visit the official website at AlaPark.com/Isaias
- Follow the Alabama State Parks Division on Facebook.
- Monitor localized weather updates via the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the National Weather Service.
