### [2026-10-7](/feed/2026/10/7/index.md)

##### 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
# Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declares a state of emergency for 40 counties in the U.S. state of Alabama ahead of Isaias. 




### Sources:

1. [WSFA](https://www.wsfa.com/2026/10/07/state-emergency-declared-40-alabama-counties-ahead-isaias/)
2. [WVUA-CD](https://www.wvua23.com/news/ivey-issues-state-of-emergency-for-40-counties-ahead-of-isaias/article_13f9df98-0f38-4251-a39d-aa286eb62646.html)

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