
Governor Ivey Declares Emergency in Southern Half of Alabama Ahead of Winter Storm
The southern half of Alabama will enter an officially declared State of Emergency this afternoon as a winter storm threatens to disrupt travel and create dangerous conditions there on Tuesday.
For the second time this month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency more than half of the state, and this iteration will go into effect at 5 p.m. on Monday.

“Alabama, once again, is faced with the potential for winter weather, but this time, for the southern half of the state,” Ivey said Monday. “We are anticipating potentially dangerous and uncertain driving conditions in the impacted portions of the state, so I am urging Alabamians to err on the side of caution and limit their travel. Make any necessary preparations now, stay tuned in to your weather forecasts and stay warm.”
The declaration activates the Alabama National Guard to be prepared to respond and assist after the storm if necessary, prohibits price gouging during the emergency more.
This state covers the lower half of Alabama and just a few counties in our audience area including
- Bibb
- Greene
- Hale
- Marengo
- Perry
- Sumter
The proclamation Monday does not include Tuscaloosa County as forecasters now expect Tuesday's winter weather to miss the area entirely or have only limited impacts.
For more coverage of the weather system and its effects on West Alabama this week, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread.
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