9:00pm Alabama Situation Update – Friday, October 9, 2026
STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER – CLANTON
From Alabama Governor Kay Ivey: Right now, we are worried about strong winds, heavy rain and possible spinoff tornadoes in certain parts of the state. As we approach the weekend and any travel plans, make sure you have reliable information as conditions develop. We often hear in emergency management: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. That is the approach we need with this particular storm system. After all, we only want to see one Tide roll this weekend. Y’all be safe, heed local warnings and stay weather aware.
Alabama State of Emergency
Supplement 1: Evacuation order for non-residents in parts of Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Supplement 2: Transportation waiver information
From the Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services: The Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) supports the unmet needs of families and individuals working to recover from disasters in our state. To learn more, visit Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) – United Ways of Alabama.
Baldwin County VOAD created a Facebook Page: “Baldwin Co, AL Hurricane Isaias Recovery 2026” – Will provide a central location for Baldwin County residents and visitors to ask questions, share ideas, and identify recovery services and resources needed following Hurricane Isaias. This group will also help BCVOAD and recovery partners identify community needs, share verified information, and coordinate recovery assistance.
From the Alabama Emergency Management Agency: Barbour County will open the Eufaula Community Center as a shelter at 5pm this evening. Provisions are not available and anyone coming needs to bring blankets, chairs, snacks, etc. Shelters are also available in Mobile and Baldwin counties, among others. Check with your local county Emergency Management Agency for more information on shelters.
From AEMA Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Covington, Coffee and Geneva counties, with a Tropical Storm Warning extending northward to the I-22/I-20 corridor. A Flood Watch is in effect south, central after 7 pm and north after 1 am. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the northeastern sections, with a Wind Advisory in the northwest. Storm surge from 4-6 feet could occur along coastal areas and 2-4 ft in Mobile Bay tonight into early Saturday. Read Jim’s full update here.
From the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: The northbound and southbound lanes of Alabama 161 at the bridge over the ICW in Orange Beach and the southbound lanes of Alabama 59 at the bridge entering Gulf Shores are currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Follow @aleaprotects on Instagram and X and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Facebook for additional updates. More info: ALEA Encourages Alabamians to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
From the Alabama Department of Transportation: Welcome centers and rest areas at the I-10 Florida and Mississippi state lines and on I-65 in Conecuh County will close at noon today. The parking lots remain open. Visit ALGOTraffic.com for updates on interstates and major highways across the state.
From the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH): State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state prepare for the possibility of significant flooding and damage from Hurricane Isaias. Keep yourself and others safe by being aware of potential hazards and the protective actions needed after power outages and during cleanup activities, including the following information – Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions