Will Hurricane Beryl Hit Gulf Shores?

UPDATE JULY 6, 2024: Hurricane Beryl remains on a projected track to make landfall in southern Texas. All information below continues to apply. 

Lots of people are worried Hurricane Beryl might ruin their vacations this week. But will Hurricane Beryl hit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach? 

In a word: No!

Hurricane Beryl is getting a lot of breathless attention from U.S. media outlets who want your clicks and views, but the fact is Beryl is far, far south of Gulf Shores and it is on a projected path of weakening and moving far, far west of Gulf Shores. U.S. landfall is expected around the southernmost tip of Texas, near the Mexico/U.S. border next Monday - and it is only expected to be a tropical storm when it arrives, NOT a hurricane. 

What does this mean for your vacation this week? Not much. Can there be some bands of rain? Sure. But as a subtropical climate we commonly have pop-up storms several times per week in the summer. Will it rain out your entire vacation? Highly unlikely. Will you have plenty of sunny weather to enjoy the beach? Highly likely.

Currently the forecast for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach calls for only a 40% chance of rain daily though the weekend. That DOES NOT mean there is a 40% chance it will rain every day of the week, or even that it will rain at the beach any days at all. The forecast is estimating there is a 40% chance it will rain SOMEWHERE in the forecaster's viewing area (which is huge) each day. So, I hope this reduces your fear-levels a little.

HOWEVER - one thing Beryl IS likely to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is cause the Gulf of Mexico to have some sizable waves and rip currents during your stay. But if you plan for this, and prepare for safety, you will have a great time!

See beach safety information HERE.

You can also start to plan Where to Eat, Where to Shop, and What to Do during your stay.