Coastal Conditions

This Website gives our residents and visitors easy access to Alabama's coastal conditions, health, and environmental data, to enhance your coastal stay.

1. Advisories

Advisories provide current information to ensure a safe visit to Alabama's coast. From weather to beach to boating, you'll be informed of conditions as you plan your stay. Select the topic below to get information about current advisories.

• AL Boating Safety (ADCNR/MRD)
• 2023 AL Marine Information Calendar (ADCNR)
• Weather and Storms (NOAA-NWS)
• National Hurricane Center (NOAA)
• Rip Current (NOAA)
• UV Index (EPA)
• Current Conditions (NOAA-NWS: Mobile/Pensacola)

2. Food

Dining on seafood is an essential experience while visiting our coast, whether catching and cooking it yourself or being served in a restaurant. To discover the benefits of eating seafood as well health and environmental considerations, select the topic below.

• AL Seafood Testing Results (ADAI/ADCNR/ADPH)
• AL Food Establishment Scores (ADPH)
• Saltwater Fishing in Alabama (ADCNR)
• Selecting and Serving Seafood Safety (FDA)
• Shellfish Poisoning (NIH-Medline Plus)
• Shellfish Consumer Information (ISSC)

3. Air

Air quality can affect your coastal activities, especially if you have allergies or general pulmonary issues. Select the topic below to learn more.

• Air Quality Index (AIRNow)
• Allergy and Pollen Count (The Weather Channel)
• Air Pollutants (EPA)

4. Water

Without clean water, coastal activities may cause health issues.

• AL Beach Monitoring and Water Quality Summary (ADEM/ADPH)

Coastal Cities and Organizations

• Gulf Shores, AL
• Orange Beach, AL
• Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Email the Bureau of Communicable Diseases if you have suggestions, comments, or questions about this page.