Isaias closes in on the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane

Hurricane Isaias is set to impact the Alabama-Georgia region as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs prepare to clash in a crucial football game. The storm is expected to traverse the Tuscaloosa area on Saturday afternoon, potentially arriving in the form of a tropical storm or tropical depression. Tuscaloosa is currently under a tropical storm warning, and the weather forecast for kickoff predicts cloudy skies with temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is a small chance of showers, with winds around 10 miles per hour, though the heaviest rainfall and wind are likely to have moved past the city by kickoff. During the game, ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Coleman Coliseum, providing live coverage from 9-12 a.m. ET. The Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The match will be telecast live on ABC.