By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON –Thursday 1100 am, October 8, 2026

Hurricane Warnings and Tropical Storm Warnings issued for southern portions of the state.  A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued northward to near I-20…

In the 10 am update, NHC stated that even with increased wind shear, the wind forecast at landfall remains a challenge.  Although timing/track has not changed much, sustained wind speeds at landfall are now forecast to be 90-100 mph, decreasing to 40 mph when it reaches eastern Mississippi or west-central Alabama Saturday morning, exiting the state Saturday evening.

A full briefing will be provided this afternoon.