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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 14m ago
622 distinct posts / 48h, matching Alabama 377 Emergency 156 Counties 96 Approaches 93 Governor 19
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14m ago Hurricane Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast later today and reach land tonight or early Saturday, threatening parts of Mississippi, Alabama and the western part of the Florida … -4.5
15m ago ( #NWSSPC): Here are our Key Messages for Friday (10/9) and Saturday (10/10) #Isaias #tornado #Alabama #ALwx #Florida #FLwx #Georgia #GAwx #SouthCarolina #SCwx #wx #wxsky -1.5
23m ago ( #NWSMobile): 🛰️ #Hurricane #Isaias (4 AM) Status: Cat 2 (110 MPH WINDS) • Location: ~200 mi SSE of the mouth of the Mississippi • Movement: NNE at 15 mph. Forecast to strengthen to a Cat 3 this m… -2.0
25m ago 🚨 Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 2 with 105 mph winds as it nears the Alabama-Florida state line. The National Hurricane Center warns of 5 to 7 feet storm surge and up to 15 inches… -4.5
33m ago Hurricane finna fuck up the Panhandle, Alabama, and Mississippi. -4.5
41m ago Latest: The Category 2 hurricane is most likely to strike along the Alabama-Florida state line and bring life-threatening storm surge across Pensacola Bay. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/res… ×2 -8.0
54m ago Hurricane Isaias Path and Live Updates: Storm Nears Florida and Alabama -4.5
55m ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland … -5.0
56m ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland … -5.0
1h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland … -6.5
1h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern… -5.0
1h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern… -5.0
1h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:16AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL HLSBMX This product covers Central Alabama TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF … -4.0
1h ago Hurricane Isaias was moving toward the Alabama-Mississippi Gulf Coast early Friday, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency statewide… ×2 -5.0
2h ago Hurricane Isaias was approaching the Gulf Coast, prompting emergency preparations in parts of Florida and Alabama ahead of potential storm surge, heavy rain and flooding ×2 -4.0
3h ago College GameDay moving indoors for Alabama-Georgia amid Hurricane Isaias >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/10/08/college-gameday-moving-indoors-alabama-georgia-amid-hurricane-isaias/ -0.5
4h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 1:26AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL HLSBMX This product covers Central Alabama TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF… -3.5
4h ago I-10 in Alabama is in gridlock due to the hurricane. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm5H... -3.0
4h ago If you or someone you know lives in the area: Here's how to prepare and stay safe as Isaias approaches click.e.usatoday.com?qs=ABB7InYiO... 📍 Get statewide updates from our sister sites in Louis… ×2 -4.0
4h ago The University of Alabama is modifying tailgating, parking and pregame activities ahead of the Oct. 10 football game against Georgia because of forecasts calling for severe weather and high winds. +2.0
5h ago The first hurricane of the Atlantic season was forecast to intensify rapidly and cause dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when it makes landfal… -5.5
6h ago As Hurricane Isaias churned toward the Gulf Coast on Thursday, residents of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida made careful choices about whether to leave their homes or stock up and stay. www.nytime… -1.5
6h ago Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen. As of 11 PM Thursday winds now at 105 mph moving northeast at 14mph…headed towards the Florida panhandle/Alabama border Friday evening and night. -3.0
6h ago FEMA is moving resources to Alabama. www.fox10tv.com/2026/10/08/f... Hurricane Isaias track zoom.earth/maps/tempera... .. -1.5
6h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 11:38PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwester… -6.0
6h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 11:38PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwester… -6.0
6h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 11:38PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwester… -6.5
6h ago Flood Watch is in effect for northern Alabama and southern middle Tennessee from late Friday night through Sunday morning, as Hurricane Isaias brings 2-3 inches of rain, with 4-6 inches possible lo… -3.5
7h ago Yall be careful in Alabama and other places bout to be hit by a hurricane Listen to the spry governor as she uses the wrong name for tif Gulf of Mexico ×2 -3.0
7h ago ZX81 N AMERICA 09 OCT 03:23Z. ALERT: HURRICANE WARNING IN FLORIDA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI; COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN FLORIDA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI; TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN FLORIDA, GEORGI… -6.0

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T3 State of emergency declared for 40 Alabama counties ahead of Isaias weather_hurricane wsfa.com urgent, precautionary, tense
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T3 State of emergency declared for 40 Alabama counties ahead of Isaias weather_hurricane waff.com urgent, precautionary, tense
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T3 State of emergency declared for 40 Alabama counties ahead of Isaias weather_forecast wtva.com urgent, preparatory, anxious
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T3 Alabama opens livestock shelters ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias weather_hurricane gulfcoastmedia.com prepared, protective, urgent
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T3 Alabama power companies prepare for possible outages as Hurricane Isaias approaches weather_hurricane wsfa.com urgent, anxious, prepared
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane cbs12.com tense, vigilant, cautious
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane fox56.com tense, vigilant, cautious
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane midmichigannow.com historic, instructive, cautious
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane wcti12.com instructive, historical, cautious
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane fox17.com reflective, instructive, wary
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T3 Alabama has been here before: 5 hurricanes that offer clues about Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane 13wham.com reflective, informative, cautionary
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T3 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Approaches weather_hurricane newsroomamerica.com urgent, fearful, mobilized
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T3 Power utilities urge Baldwin County residents to prepare for storm outages from Hurricane Isaias 📄 weather_hurricane gulfcoastmedia.com urgent, cautionary, anxious
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T3 How to prepare for Hurricane Isaias weather_hurricane wvtm13.com prepared, vigilant, urgent
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T3 LIST: Alabamians urged to follow hurricane safety precautions during and after Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_forecast wbrc.com warned, vigilant, prepared
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