Governor declares ‘state of emergency’ ahead of Alabama-Georgia
As the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide prepare to face the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, a major storm is building in the Gulf of Mexico that could impact Saturday’s showdown. As the storm intensifies, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 different counties in the…
Alabama is facing a potential disaster as Tropical Storm Isaias, now a strengthening tropical system, threatens to make landfall along the Gulf Coast. Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties, including Tuscaloosa, where the Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night.
Meteorologists warn that the storm's arrival could overshadow the high-profile game, which is set to coincide with a visit from President Trump, the College GameDay show, the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, and a concert by country singer Zach Bryan. While the exact strength and path of the storm remain uncertain, meteorologist James Spann has cautioned that the combination of events could create a "nightmare" scenario, with the possibility of gusty winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.
Despite the storm's potential impact, the game and Trump's attendance remain scheduled for the evening of Saturday, October 12, 2026.
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