Double red flags: Beaches closed for swimming in Baldwin County

by: WKRG Staff

Posted: Jul 11, 2019 / 09:01 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 11, 2019 / 03:15 PM CDT

(WKRG) — Double red flags are flying on Baldwin County beaches, which means the water is closed off to the public.

The beaches remain open but swimming in the Gulf is prohibited.

Double red flags 🚩 🚩 are flying in Orange Beach today – Thursday, July 11th. This means GULF WATERS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. With the storm in the Gulf heading toward Louisiana, the National Weather Service has forecast extremely dangerous rip currents and high surf. The beaches remain open but swimming in the Gulf is strictly prohibited.
Posted by Orange Beach Surf Rescue on Thursday, July 11, 2019