Out on the gulf beaches, strong southeast winds had the surf churned up. Lifeguards in Orange Beach are at spring staffing levels. The only tower currently on the beach is their new, enclosed tower at Alabama Point. The rest will be moved to the beach next week.
Red flags flew over the sands of Orange Beach Friday ahead of a front moving in from the west and as spring break approaches.) - It was the calm before the storm at Baldwin County beaches Friday, March 8, 2024, in more ways than one, as Spring Break approaches. Red flags flew over the sands of Orange Beach ahead of a front moving in from the west. Some were enjoying the day regardless.
Her group was finishing up spring break from USA and UAB. Just down the beach was another group, from Baldwin County High School. “As of March 1st, lifeguards are back on the beach. Right now, we just have roving patrols for our lifeguards,” said Orange Beach Fire Department Beach Safety Division Chief, Brett Lesinger. “We’re at spring staffing levels which is a little bit less than our summer staffing. Obviously, we ramp it up on the weekends and when we know we have events or holidays coming up.”
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