DOTHAN, Ala. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties across the state in anticipation of dangerous winter weather. The declaration, which went into effect at 5 p.m., was made in preparation for the storm expected to hit on Tuesday, bringing potentially hazardous conditions to parts of the state.
The affected counties include Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Washington, and Wilcox.
In her statement, Governor Ivey urged residents in these areas to prepare for potentially dangerous and uncertain driving conditions. “Alabama, once again, is faced with the potential for winter weather, but this time, for the southern half of the state,” Ivey said. “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 state of emergency will provide local authorities with additional resources to respond to any weather-related emergencies, including icy roadways and power outages. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and exercise caution while traveling as conditions could rapidly change.
As the storm approaches, local officials and emergency responders are on alert, preparing for potential disruptions to daily life and transportation. Governor Ivey’s declaration highlights the importance of early preparation and vigilance as Alabama braces for what could be an unusual and challenging winter weather event in the southern regions of the state.
