From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY, Ala.–Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties across the state in anticipation of severe winter weather over the coming days.
“Cold temperatures have persisted in Alabama this week, and we are anticipating the potential for winter weather to impact our state, particularly our driving conditions,” Ivey said.
“As we all know, winter weather is challenging in a state like Alabama due to forecast uncertainties. That being said, I encourage Alabamians to make any needed preparations today, and if you are in an impacted area and do not have to be on the road, try to avoid it. Keep an eye on your local forecasts and stay weather aware.”
The counties include: Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.
The state of emergency went into effect today at 1 p.m.
Alabama law specifies that a state of emergency ordinarily will last 60 days, however, it may be terminated earlier by written proclamation.
The state of emergency also means that there will be no required e-learning for students.
