10/09/2026
Scottsboro and the surrounding areas could see storms this weekend. We encourage everyone to stay weather aware have a plan in place and follow updates from the Jackson County EMA. Stay safe, Scottsboro!
🌀 **HURRICANE ISAIAS — JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA**
**Event updates: October 9–11, 2026**
**Posted Friday, October 9, at 1:54 PM CDT**
Jackson County EMA will use **this post’s comments** to share forecasts, weather alerts, and local condition updates throughout this event. **Select “Newest” in the comments to see the latest updates.**
Strong winds are our primary concern, along with heavy rain, possible flooding, fallen trees, blocked roads, and power outages.
📅 **EXPECTED TIMELINE — ALL TIMES CDT**
**Friday, October 9 — This afternoon and evening**
Complete preparations **before tonight**. Secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and backup batteries, check flashlights, and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Isaias is forecast to make landfall near the Alabama–Florida coast tonight.
**Saturday, October 10 — Beginning around 1:00 AM**
Wind and rain impacts are expected to increase overnight while many people are asleep.
⚠️ **High Wind Warning:** **1:00 AM Saturday–7:00 AM Sunday.** Southeast winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to **60 mph** expected.
⚠️ **Flood Watch:** **1:00 AM Saturday–7:00 AM Sunday.** Most locations are forecast to receive **1–3 inches of rain**, with isolated totals of **4–6 inches or more**.
**Saturday, October 10 — 1:00 AM through noon**
This is the forecast period for the **highest wind gusts**. Downed trees and power lines could cause outages and make roads unsafe. Avoid unnecessary travel during the strongest winds.
**Saturday afternoon and night**
Wind and rain impacts may continue. The tornado threat is currently **very low**, but forecast changes could alter that risk. Keep your warning methods available throughout the event.
**Sunday, October 11**
Conditions are expected to improve. Both alerts currently remain in effect until **7:00 AM**. Fallen trees, downed power lines, and flooded roads may remain hazardous after the weather improves.
🔦 **PREPARE NOW**
• Have flashlights, medications, water, and essential supplies available.
• Enable weather alerts and keep a NOAA Weather Radio available if you have one.
• Never drive or walk through floodwater — **Turn Around, Don’t Drown.**
• Stay away from downed power lines.
• Operate generators outdoors, at least **20 feet from doors, windows, and vents**.
**Forecast timing and impacts may change. Check back regularly and select “Newest” in the comments for updates.**
