{"id": "1217503735348887559", "title": "Hurricane Local Statement", "adv_date": "2026-10-10T09:03:00Z", "wmo": "HLSBMX", "msg": "378\nWTUS84 KBMX 100903\nHLSBMX\nALZ011>015-017>050-101715-\n\nPost-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 15\nNational Weather Service Birmingham AL  AL092026\n403 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026\n\nThis product covers Central Alabama\n\n** Flash flooding risk continues across all of Central Alabama **\n\nNEW INFORMATION\n---------------\n\n* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - All watches and warnings have been canceled\n\n* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - None\n\n* STORM INFORMATION:\n    - About 110 miles south of Birmingham AL or about 30 miles \n      south-southwest of Montgomery AL\n    - 32.0N 86.5W\n    - Storm Intensity 35 mph\n    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph\n\nSITUATION OVERVIEW\n------------------\n\nHurricane Isaias made landfall earlier this evening near Destin, FL \nwith max sustained winds of 105 MPH and a central pressure of 971 mb. \nThe system has since become quite disorganized with the center becoming\nill defined and has become post-tropical with the characteristic \nbroadening wind field and expanding precipitation area. Further \nweakening is expected as the system continues to move north then \nnortheast into Eastern Tennessee and toward the Mid Atlantic States. \nWith the system now post-tropical, we are discontinuing all tropical- \nbased products. The Tropical Storm Warning is being replaced by a Wind \nAdvisory and the High Wind Warning will remain in effect across our far\nnortheast counties.\n\nPOTENTIAL IMPACTS\n-----------------\n\n* WIND:\nLittle to no additional wind impacts expected.\n    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind \n      impacts accordingly.\n    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community \n      infrastructure as necessary.\n    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.\n\n\nElsewhere across Central Alabama, little to no impact is anticipated.\n\n* FLOODING RAIN:\nAdditional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across\nCentral Alabama. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood\nwaters having further impacts of limited potential.\n\nPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\n----------------------------------\n\n* EVACUATIONS:\nFollow the advice of local officials.\n\n* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:\nRemain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside \nbe sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and \nflooded areas.\n\nIf your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas \nleaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged \nmetal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.\n\nCheck to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to \nthose who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious \ninjuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to \narrive quickly. \n\nCheck in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your \nlocation and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do \nnot tie up communications systems.\n\nCheck on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their \npoints of contact.\n\nAllow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate \nroad hazards.\n\nWhen entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a \nGPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on \nroads that have been marked closed.\n\nDo not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers \ninterfere with the emergency work of first responders.\n\nWhen inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed \nlanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other \nleaking flammables.\n\nDo not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. \nLadders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can \nblow you off the roof.\n\nWhen clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. \nAlways wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. \nLeaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can \nbe especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure \nabout what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience \ndo the job. Never cut trees without a partner.\n\nIf using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following \ninstructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in \na well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from \nopen doors and windows.\n\nProblems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood \nwaters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil \nwater alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.\n\nBe alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened \ntrees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause \nflying debris.\n\nBe alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which \nmay have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts \nand heed any flood watches and warnings.\n\nBe alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered \nwith debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have \nbeen cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover \nthe road. Turn around, don't drown!\n\nHave multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider \nnearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.\n\n* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:\n- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov\n- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org\n- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org\n\nNEXT UPDATE\n-----------\n\nAs it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement \nissued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham AL regarding the \neffects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.\n\n"}