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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:12:26 am CDT

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Hurricane Isaias will approach the Central Gulf Coast today and is forecast to impact Central Alabama with potential for gusty winds, isolated tornadoes and localized flooding. Continue to check back for forecast updates.

There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for isolated tornadoes associated with the rainbands of Isaias. Ensure you have multiple reliable ways to get weather warnings and be prepared to seek shelter immediately if a tornado warning is issued for your area.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the southern portions of Central Alabama. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the rest of south-central portions of Central Alabama. A High Wind Watch will go into effect for the northern portions of Central Alabama as Hurricane Isaias approaches the area tonight into Saturday.

A Flood Watch will be in effect for all of Central Alabama from 7 pm Friday evening through 7 am Sunday morning. 1.5-4 inches of rainfall is expected across the watch area with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches will be possible.

Showers increasing from south to north through the early afternoon through early evening. Highs from the low 70s southeast to mid 80s in the west and northwest. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph

Widespread rain through the night. Lows from the upper 50s to lower 60s. East winds 10-20 mph, increasing in the south to 20-30 mph

Widespread rain remaining through much of the day, decrease in the south in the late afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Winds increasing to 30-40 mph, with gusts of 50 to 60+ mph.

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