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Governor Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

Headline from WRBL Columbus, from the development of Oct 7, 2026

Newest development Oct 8, 2026 · 2 reportsGovernor issues state of emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation

ALABAMA (WRBL) — Governor Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the upcoming severe storms anticipated to impact several residents across Alabama this weekend. According to officials, the weekend storms are a result of Tropical Storm Isaias which is currently in the Gulf.

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    Governor Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

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    Governor issues state of emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation

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  1. Yellowhammer News

    As hurricane watch covers the Alabama coast, Governor Ivey issues state of emergency in 40 counties (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties as Tropical Storm Isaias gains strength in the Gulf, with a hurricane watch already posted for the Alabama coast. The order took effect at 4 p.m. Central and runs for seven days.

  2. WHNT

    Governor issues state of emergency for 40 counties ahead of tropical storm (opens WHNT)

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    Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 40 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias making landfall later this week.

  3. AL.com

    Ivey declares state of emergency for Alabama: Isaias may bring floods, tornadoes (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    "I have issued a state of emergency for 40 counties. This will allow us to take any needed steps ahead of landfall."

  4. Fox5 Atlanta

    Alabama state of emergency: Gov. Kay Ivey issues order for 40 counties (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 counties Wednesday as a tropical system brewing in the Gulf threatens to reach the state as a hurricane as early as Friday. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST STORM TRACK Emergency order signed The state of emergency takes effect Wednesday at 4 p.m.

  5. Athens The News Courier

    Ivey issues emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Isaias builds toward hurricane strength (opens Athens The News Courier)

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    Athens The News Courier's feed description

    Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties on Wednesday afternoon as the state prepared for possible damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. Lying approximately 500 miles […]

  6. WRBL Columbus

    Governor Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    WRBL Columbus's feed description

    ALABAMA (WRBL) — Governor Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the upcoming severe storms anticipated to impact several residents across Alabama this weekend. According to officials, the weekend storms are a result of Tropical Storm Isaias which is currently in the Gulf.

  7. Alabama Political Reporter

    Governor issues state of emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation (opens Alabama Political Reporter)

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    Alabama Political Reporter's feed description

    Officials say the Gulf system could reach Alabama as a hurricane Friday, prompting preparations ahead of potential landfall.

  8. AL.com

    Hurricane Isaias live updates: Latest on storm track, Alabama school closings (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in 40 counties.

  9. The Cullman Times

    Alabama prepares for Hurricane Isaias (opens The Cullman Times)

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    The Cullman Times's feed description

    Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties on Wednesday afternoon as the state prepared for possible damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. Lying approximately 500 miles […]

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