There could even be strengthening over the Gulf, he added. "If it makes it to Category 2, we think tropical storm force winds will be affecting the coastal areas of Alabama and northwest Florida early Monday evening, then hurricane force winds could make it to the coast if it holds together ... This thing could still have a punch with it with hurricane-force winds by Tuesday morning." Baldwin County commissioners are expected to meet in special session in coming hours to consider declaring a local state of emergency, said county Emergency Management Director Leigh Anne Ryals. Full Article at Everything Alabama