From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY– Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate. According to the National Hurricane Center, Nate is expected to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a hurricane when it makes landfall on Sunday morning. This storm is expected to bring direct impacts from wind, storm surge and heavy rain.
Baldwin County is recommending a voluntary evacuation beginning at daylight on Friday morning of all areas south of Alabama 182 which includes Perdido Boulevard, East and West Beach Boulevard, the Fort Morgan peninsula, and all low-lying, flood prone areas of south Baldwin.
There is also a recommended evacuation at the same time for U.S. Highway 90 (The Causeway) in anticipation of flooding and impassable roads.
The National Weather Service is expecting Nate to be a compact, fast moving storm, with most wind impacts closer to the center of the circulation. Landfall is expected Sunday morning between southeast Louisiana and the Florida peninsula. In Alabama, winds of 75 mph and gusts to 90 mph are expected near the coast. Further inland over the western 2/3 of the state, sustained winds of 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph are forecast as far north as the Birmingham/Gadsden region. This statewide State of Emergency is effective as of Friday at 7:00 a.m.
“I have signed the State of Emergency, because it frees up personnel and resources in case there is a need to respond to any storm related activity,” Ivey said. “State and local leaders are ready to respond if needed, but our people need to stay weather-aware and heed any directions given by local officials.”
Governor Ivey also ordered the State Emergency Operations Center in Clanton to activate to Level Three. This level of activation will allow AEMA staff to monitor and prepare for the impact of Tropical Storm Nate. In addition, several state agencies such as the Department of Transportation, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the Alabama Forestry Commission and the Alabama National Guard have been notified and are prepared to respond as well.
“The time for residents to prepare is now. Please build or restock your emergency preparedness kit, have a plan to communicate with family members if you lose power, review your evacuation plan with your family, stock your vehicle with emergency supplies and have a method to receive the latest weather updates and emergency instructions,” Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Hastings said. “It is important for Alabama residents to understand the potential threat of this storm goes beyond the coastal counties. Everyone needs to closely monitor this system as it moves across the state in the coming days.”
The State of Emergency will be effective at 7:00 a.m. Friday and will remain in effect until the threat diminishes.
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Deborah Bachelor
Trisha Bowman
Christy Hodgson Long
Katie Hodgson Vance
Janet Baker
Alyna Smith
Samantha Laubenthal
Sabrina Beck
Halley Danielle Hammonds Tracie Freeman Hammonds
Tracie Freeman Hammonds
Glad she is here
Wendy Byess Lane
Christine Chapman Morrow , Brett Morrow , Chad Byess , Allen Harrell , Lenette Harrell , George Byess
Wendy Byess Lane
Andy Chapman , Amanda Snow you guy’s be prepared to leave the high rise penthouse suit.
Michelle Sayer Tucker
Ashton Tucker
Amanda Snow
I am offended! Its a tree house! 😂😂😉😉
Heather Marie
Debby Moore
Scott Key
Mickey T Jacobs Kenneth Beavers
Mickey T Jacobs
That’s why I evacuated today to beat the crowd
Mandy Shepherd Flournoy
Joanna Shepherd Edge
Lisa Hopson Spruiell
Laurie Hopson Green Cindy Spruiell Cox
Sharon Elaine Paullin
Juliette Lee Adams
Cindy Spruiell Cox
It’s still a bit early for that!
Jami Colley Evans
Cindy Giardina Evans
Laurie Hopson Green
TY Lisa Hopson Spruiell… We are watching the weather closely!! Boat and wave runner out of the water and we are moving all outdoor furniture inside tomorrow!! I’ll keep you informed!! Love y’all!!!
Lisa Hopson Spruiell
Y’all just all be safe! 😘
Kenneth Beavers
Bad thunderstorm
Mickey T Jacobs
That’s a hairycane where I come from
Molly Young Jones
Bonner Jones
Tracie Tittle
Erica Harelson
Vicki Atkins Prichard
Deena Johnston Welch
Emily Mathews Baker
Richard Mathews
Erica Harelson
Beth Adderhold
Kristen Knight Viikinsalo
Amanda Viikinsalo!!!!
Cindy Giardina Evans
😩😩
Stephanie Gaskin
Nia Gilleylen
Marta Fallas
Hagan caso, lo que hizo Nate en Costa Rica fue destrucción por todo lado. Increíble las tomas aéreas del día de hoy. Me siento muy triste por la situación de mi país.