Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for 25 counties due to cold, possible snow/ice

Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of this week’s dangerously cold temperatures combined with the chance for snow and ice.

None of the counties affected is in the Action 8 viewing area. But if you’ll be traveling to Birmingham, Tuscaloosa or other parts of North Alabama, you’ll want to check the weather before you go.

The counties include: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

The state of emergency is in effect until conditions improve.