As potential Hurricane Isaias forms in the Gulf, Alabama says its game vs. Georgia is currently set to be played as scheduled
The top-10 matchup is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. And right now, it looks like a lot of rain is in the forecast.
Alabama announced on Tuesday evening that its upcoming game against Georgia would proceed as planned, despite a weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to escalate to Tropical Storm Isaias and possibly a hurricane. The storm's path is currently directed east of Texas, with the potential to reach the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama, possibly bringing heavy rainfall during the week.
Consequently, the Crimson Tide's home game against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday may be impacted by substantial rain.
As of now, there are no indications of any schedule changes for the contest. Alabama's administration is diligently monitoring the weather forecast and staying in contact with the Southeastern Conference office as required. This announcement came shortly after an Al.com article featuring meteorologist James Spann, renowned for his expertise in the region.
Spann cautioned that a hurricane could potentially make landfall in Mobile Bay, highlighting the potential havoc on events like the presidential visit, College GameDay, the Zach Bryan concert at Auburn, and the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, all scheduled for the same weekend. The game itself is set to kick off just after 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
This matchup is notable as it features two top-10 teams and ranks among the few between teams in the AP Top 25 during Week 6.
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