Hurricane Isaias update: Eastward track, but stronger winds to the west

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While the center of the storm is tracking more eastward as of the National Weather Service's most recent update, forecasts are warning of the potential for "significantly stronger winds" on the west side of the eye, especially in Baldwin and Mobile counties, tonight.

Here is a roundup of some info we've posted over the last couple days, from county, city, weather and other confirmed sources:

SHELTERS

Baldwin County Coliseum: 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale, AL 36567

- Opens today, Friday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m.

- Bring bedding, medications, personal supplies, ID

- Pet-friendly

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley

- Opened at 6 a.m. Friday

- Meals provided

- Bring bedding, medications, essential items

- 251-256-8202

TRANSPORTATION

BRATS will assist with transportation to shelters while conditions remain safe to operate. Call 251-972-6817 for scheduling.

BEACH

The water is closed to the public. Entering the Gulf is subject to arrest or fine.

SAND

- Bay Minette — Public Works Shop – 801 E. 1st St.

Sandbags are limited to City of Bay Minette residents.

A maximum of seven self-filled bags are allocated per household.

Bags, shovels and sand will be provided on site.

Accommodations will be available for elderly and disabled residents.

- Bon Secour — Fire department, 7392 Co Rd 65, Foley

Shovels are onsite.

- Daphne — Al Trione Sports Complex and Public Works, 26435 Public Works Road

The Public Works building will have a limited amount of bags available on a first come first serve basis.

- Gulf Shores — 19025 Oak Road West

Bring your own bags and shovels.

- Foley — Old Public Works facility, 120 E. Orchid Ave.

Sandbags, sand and shovels will be provided. Residents will fill their own sandbags on site.

Access: Use the north gate at the east end of E. Marigold Ave., behind South Baldwin County United Way.

- Loxley — Utilities Department, 5151 S. Magnolia St.

Bags and shovels are provided.

- Orange Beach — City Hall, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.

Shovels are provided if individuals do not have one. Please use no more than 5 bags.

- Robertsdale — Baldwin County Central Annex, 22251 Palmer St.

Residents must bring their own bags and tools.

  • Spanish Fort — Integrity Park, 35323 Jimmy Faulkner

For more coverage, go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/isaias.