MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 40 counties as Alabama prepares for possible impact from the tropical system in the Gulf, Isaias.
Governor Ivey also issued the following comment:
“At this moment, forecasts continue to show the real likelihood that the tropical system brewing in the Gulf could impact Alabama as a hurricane as early as Friday. While we continue to monitor forecasts, we have to prepare now. That is why I have issued a state of emergency for 40 counties. This will allow us to take any needed steps ahead of landfall. As we approach the weekend and any travel plans, make sure you have reliable information as conditions develop. While I hope for minimal impacts, we must take preparations seriously.” – Governor Kay Ivey
The counties include: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Clarke, Choctaw, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Washington and Wilcox.
The state of emergency will go into effect today at 4:00 p.m. Central and will remain in effect for seven days, expiring Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., unless a different expiration time is prescribed by proclamation.
Media Release/Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
