The American Red Cross and Alabama Power are two local organizations prepping for Hurricane Sally. Both have crews deployed to the Gulf Coast ready to respond. The American Red Cross has already opened shelters in Alabama and Mississippi and they are ready to open more if needed. Once the storm hits, crews will head out into the hardest hit areas….
Hurricane Sally prompted closings and cancellations in our area. This is the latest list from Alabama News Network. We will be updating this list, so check back often. SCHOOLS: Macon County Schools – No In-Person Classes Friday Tallapoosa County Schools – Closed Friday Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, South Alabama, Statewide, Troy, West Alabama Tags: alabama closings, hurricane sally, school closings,…
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for many local rivers. ALABAMA RIVER: For the Alabama River, this warning affects Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes and Dallas counties. Heavy rainfall of six to eight inches is expected by Thursday. The flood warning is in effect for Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. As of this morning, the river level is…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning Alabamians of price gauging during the State of Emergency. The price gauging law is in effect ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sally. Alabama’s price gouging law comes into effect when the Governor declares a State of Emergency and it prohibits the ‘unconscionable pricing’ of items for sale or rent. Governor Ivey declared…
In addition to the State of Emergency that Gov. Kay Ivey issued this morning in advance of Hurricane Sally’s expected impact on Alabama, she has taken further action this afternoon. Gov. Ivey released this statement: “Through a supplemental state of emergency declaration, I am closing all Alabama beaches effective today at 3:00 p.m. and recommending an evacuation, especially of non-residents,…
