10/08/2026
All, please see the attached graphics and information regarding possible impacts of Hurricane Isaias. Prepare now by having multiple reliable ways to receive your alerts.
Here are the key messages from our latest forecast:
- Hurricane Isaias will continue to move towards the Northern Gulf Coast, making landfall Friday evening.
- Winds may gust as high as 40 to 50 mph late Friday night through Saturday, resulting in the potential for scattered to numerous downed trees and power lines.
- Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches will result in the potential for flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas.
- A threat for isolated tornadoes may develop across portions of Central Alabama along and east of the track on Saturday, with the highest potential along and east of Interstate 65. Confidence is low to medium at this time.
Jason Moran, Director
Tallapoosa County EMA