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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 13m ago
1,241 distinct posts / 48h, matching Alabama 815 Emergency 249 Approaches 203 Counties 160 Governor 40
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17m ago Alabama authorities say a person has died after a tree fell on a home in Birmingham Saturday morning. Hurricane Isaias moved through parts of Alabama overnight Friday and into Saturday morning aft… -8.0
18m ago Breaking news Woman confirmed dead in Florida following Hurricane Isaias; More than 840,000 without power across Florida, Alabama, Georgia via ABC News ×2 -8.5
22m ago Person dies in Alabama after tree falls on home in path of Hurricane Isaias, authorities say ×5 -8.5
22m ago STORM TRACKER: Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages >> https://www.29news.com/2026/10/10/hundreds-thousands-without-power-after-isai… -4.0
22m ago Hurricane Isaias brings dangerous conditions to Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama www.wxcentre.ca/post/hurrica... -2.0
24m ago Hundreds of thousands lose power as Hurricane Isaias batters Florida, Alabama No worries, fake news, as weather and climate do not exist in the US #Cdnpoli #Uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/h... -4.5
24m ago Flash flood risk continues as Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias moves NNW at 10 mph near Birmingham, AL with 35 mph winds; Flood Watches cover the Southeast and Southern Appalachians, with a High Wind W… -2.5
24m ago Isaias was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone after hitting near Destin, Florida, Friday night. It's been blamed on at least two deaths, one in Alabama and one in Florida. ×5 -4.0
25m ago Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias is about 50 miles south of Birmingham Alabama. Winds 35 mph. Flash flooding risk continues with Isaias. Wind gusts may increase during the day today, with weakening spe… ×4 -3.0
25m ago 11:00 AM ET 10/10/26: Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias is about 50 miles south of Birmingham Alabama. Winds 35 mph. Flash flooding risk continues with Isaias. Wind gusts may increase during the day tod… -2.5
26m ago 10:00 AM CT 10/10/26: Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias is about 50 miles south of Birmingham Alabama. Winds 35 mph. Flash flooding risk continues with Isaias. Wind gusts may increase during the day tod… -2.5
26m ago If you haven’t lived somewhere prone to severe weather, particularly tornadic supercells, you may not appreciate the undying love people have for a trusted local meteorologist. Gary England in Okla… +4.0
42m ago Hurricane Isaias' powerful winds left hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle without power early Saturday. It was the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. www.auda… -5.0
43m ago Person dies in Alabama after tree falls on home in path of Hurricane Isaias Read: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/10/person-dies-alabama-after-tree-falls-home-path-hurricane-isaias-authorities-say/  -6.0
44m ago Trump confirms he will no longer attend Alabama-Georgia game amid Hurricane Isaias https://ift.tt/i9d1Jy4 -1.0
52m ago Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, leaving a path of widespread structural damage, flash flooding, and massive utility outages across Florida, A… -6.0
53m ago Isaias now a post-tropical cyclone as Florida, Alabama deal with flooding & power outages https://ift.tt/xND6Wv2 -3.0
57m ago Person dies in Alabama after tree falls on home in path of Hurricane Isaias, authorities say #nationalnews -8.0
1h ago 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama to close from 9 October due to Hurricane Isaias - Closed | https://www.riskline.com -2.0
1h ago Because of Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, MSPCA-Angell's Natural Disaster Relief program brought about 30 shelter dogs from Alabama to Massachusetts. https://www.wcvb… +4.0
1h ago Isaias now a post-tropical cyclone as Florida, Alabama deal with flooding & power outages -2.5
1h ago More than 850,000 households without power in Alabama, Florida and Georgia after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall But Trump’s emergency generators kicked in at Mar-A-Lago so he’s not worried plus h… ×2 -4.5
1h ago At least one person has died in Florida as Hurricane Isaias brings dangerous conditions to the Panhandle and parts of Alabama and Mississippi. on.nbcboston.com/bK6WoYV -7.5
1h ago Isaias now a post-tropical cyclone as Florida, Alabama deal with flooding & power outages https://ift.tt/MGKW2q5 -1.0
1h ago Hurricane Isaias moved several Week 6 college football games. Georgia-Alabama is still on for Saturday night, with officials monitoring. https://thisnewsroom.com/hurricane-isaias-college-football-w… -3.0
1h ago Authorities in Alabama and Florida confirmed two deaths from Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm. -8.0
1h ago POTUS NOTUS: Donald Trump cancels planned trip to Saturday night’s Alabama vs. Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa, after hurricane hits state. Game still scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. www.espn.com/c… -2.0
1h ago More than 850,000 households without power in Alabama, Florida and Georgia after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall -6.0
1h ago we can only hope that the only home destroyed by the hurricane was tuberville's house. maybe he be forced to move back to alabama. -7.0
1h ago Hundreds of thousands lose power as Hurricane Isaias batters Florida, Alabama CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hurricane-isaias-power-outage-9.7377047?cmp=rss -5.0

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T3 Alabama opens livestock shelters ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias as storm nears Gulf Coast weather_hurricane abc3340.com prepared, protective, anxious
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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 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 LIST: Alabamians urged to follow hurricane safety precautions during and after Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_forecast wbrc.com warned, vigilant, prepared
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T3 State offices in Wiregrass, coastal Alabama counties closed ahead of Isaias weather_impact wtvy.com cautious, disrupted, orderly
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T3 LIST: Alabamians urged to follow hurricane safety precautions during and after Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_forecast wsfa.com warned, advised, cautious
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T3 Alabama power companies prepare for possible outages as Hurricane Isaias approaches weather_hurricane wtvm.com tense, cautious, anxious
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T3 LIST: Alabamians urged to follow hurricane safety precautions during and after Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_forecast wtvm.com cautious, prepared, watchful
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T3 Ivey Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Hurricane Isaias, Orders Coastal Evacuations weather_hurricane newsroomamerica.com urgent, mobilized, anxious
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T3 Alabama health officials warn of storm cleanup dangers ahead of Isaias ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane abc3340.com cautious, concerned, informed
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T3 Hurricane Isaias forces major changes to Alabama game day plans weather_impact wvtm13.com frustrated, disrupted, resigned
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T3 BBB warns Alabamians to watch for storm scams after Hurricane Isaias weather_impact gulfcoastmedia.com cautionary, wary, protective
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T3 Alabama health officials issue hurricane safety tips for flooding, power outages and cleanup 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane gulfcoastmedia.com prepared, cautious, reassured
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T3 Central Alabama fire crews deploy ahead of Hurricane Isaias weather_impact wbrc.com ready, vigilant, mobilized
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T3 LIST: Alabamians urged to follow hurricane safety precautions during and after Isaias 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane wtvy.com alert, cautious, informed
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T3 Central Alabama firefighters deploy to Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Isaias weather_impact abc3340.com prepared, resolute, supportive
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T3 Alabama Declares State of Emergency for 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Approaches weather_impact newsroomamerica.com serious, bracing, mobilized
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T3 East Alabama leaders, first responders ready for Hurricane Isaias weather_hurricane wbrc.com prepared, vigilant, cooperative
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T3 North Alabama emergency managers prepare for Hurricane Isaias as crews deploy south weather_hurricane waff.com ready, mobilized, vigilant
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T3 Alabama Power, Red Cross prepare for potential Hurricane Isaias impacts weather_impact therocket951.com prepared, coordinated, cautious
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T4 Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias weather_forecast prnewswire.com prepared, responsive, reassuring
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