Severe Weather as of 10/9/2026
Tuscaloosa County is currently under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING.
The National Weather Service reports that Hurricane Isaias is a Category 3 hurricane over the Central Gulf and is expected to move toward the Northern Gulf Coast today, with landfall anticipated tonight.
Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 3 hurricane, with landfall expected along the Gulf Coast between 7 PM and 10 PM. Damaging winds may cause downed trees and power outages across Central Alabama. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, with 2 to 4 inches of rain and locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible. The tornado threat has decreased as the storm's track has shifted eastward, with much of the threat now focused on Georgia. However, a Level 1 of 5 risk for isolated, brief tornadoes remains in southern and far eastern portions of Central Alabama tonight and Saturday. Prepare for potential high winds, flooding, and power outages, and continue monitoring official forecasts.
El huracán Isaias ahora es un huracán de categoría 3, y se espera que toque tierra a lo largo de la costa del Golfo entre las 7 PM y las 10 PM. Los vientos dañinos podrían provocar la caída de árboles y cortes de energía en el centro de Alabama. Las lluvias intensas podrían causar inundaciones repentinas, con acumulaciones de 2 a 4 pulgadas y cantidades localmente mayores de hasta 5 pulgadas. La amenaza de tornados ha disminuido debido al desplazamiento hacia el este de la trayectoria de la tormenta, y gran parte de la amenaza ahora se concentra en Georgia. Sin embargo, permanece un riesgo de nivel 1 de 5 de tornados aislados y breves en el sur y el extremo este del centro de Alabama esta noche y el sábado. Prepárese para posibles vientos fuertes, inundaciones y cortes de energía, y continúe monitoreando los pronósticos oficiales.





Take the opportunity today to secure any loose objects outdoors before the winds increase! This includes trampolines, patio furniture, Halloween decorations, and trash/recycle cans.

Have you signed up for TuscALERT? It’s simple and only takes a few minutes! Click the image above!
Weather Links:
National Weather Service Latest
Weather Media Serving Tuscaloosa
Programming a NOAA Weather Radio
Disclaimer: With any weather situation, changes can happen rapidly. Tuscaloosa County EMA encourages you to use multiple sources when monitoring weather events.
