Alabama vs. Georgia live hurricane watch: Latest news on Tropical Storm Isaias threatening SEC showdown
A storm brewing off of Mexico is forecast to move into Alabama on Saturday.
Alabama and Georgia are set to face off in an SEC football game, but a tropical storm named Isaias is threatening to disrupt the event. The storm is currently a tropical depression, but it is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane by Friday, possibly reaching Category 2 status with winds of 105 miles per hour. By the time it reaches Alabama on Saturday morning, the storm is projected to weaken to a tropical storm with winds of 50 miles per hour.
The game between the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with ESPN's College GameDay set to be in Tuscaloosa ahead of the match. President Trump is also expected to attend. While there are no changes to the game at this time, the storm's path could potentially alter that. Other Southeastern Conference games may also be impacted by Hurricane Isaias, with games in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia potentially affected.
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