More than half of Alabama’s 67 counties go under a state of emergency today because of the forecast of severe winter weather. Gov. Kay Ivey cited the threat of ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and prolonged temperatures below freezing in her proclamation declaring the emergency.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama, including several in North Alabama.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in anticipation of the expected winter weather. The state of emergency goes into effect at 1 p.m. Thursday and will remain for the duration of the emergency, according to a statement from the governor's office.

Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for over 30 counties in Alabama as we prepare for winter weather on Friday. A total of 37 counties are encompassed in that state of emergency, with some here in East Alabama — Chambers,

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties as winter weather is expected to impact the state this week. The emergency declaration was made in response to forecasts of cold temperatures and potential hazardous driving conditions.

Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14th, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday.