Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Cancellations, evacuations in Gulf Shores as Alabama's coast preps for storm

Headline from WKRG Mobile

The annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, was canceled on Wednesday due to approaching tropical conditions, while residents and vendors began preparations and evacuations ahead of the expected storm.

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  1. AL.com

    Shrimp Festival canceled in Gulf Shores as hurricane threat looms (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The event would have opened Thursday and run through Sunday. The Alabama coast is bracing for tropical storm conditions.

  2. CBS 42 Birmingham

    National Shrimp Festival canceled due to hurricane threat (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    CBS 42 Birmingham's feed description

    With the Gulf Coast expecting Hurricane Isaias this weekend, officials with the 53rd annual National Shrimp Festival have decided to cancel the event.

  3. WKRG Mobile

    Cancellations, evacuations in Gulf Shores as Alabama's coast preps for storm (opens WKRG Mobile)

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    WKRG Mobile's feed description

    The annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, was canceled on Wednesday due to approaching tropical conditions, while residents and vendors began preparations and evacuations ahead of the expected storm.