Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Birmingham AL  AL092026
403 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

This product covers Central Alabama

** Flash flooding risk continues across all of Central Alabama **

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles south of Birmingham AL or about 30 miles 
      south-southwest of Montgomery AL
    - 32.0N 86.5W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall earlier this evening near Destin, FL 
with max sustained winds of 105 MPH and a central pressure of 971 mb. 
The system has since become quite disorganized with the center becoming
ill defined and has become post-tropical with the characteristic 
broadening wind field and expanding precipitation area. Further 
weakening is expected as the system continues to move north then 
northeast into Eastern Tennessee and toward the Mid Atlantic States. 
With the system now post-tropical, we are discontinuing all tropical- 
based products. The Tropical Storm Warning is being replaced by a Wind 
Advisory and the High Wind Warning will remain in effect across our far
northeast counties.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind 
      impacts accordingly.
    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community 
      infrastructure as necessary.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.


Elsewhere across Central Alabama, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across
Central Alabama. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood
waters having further impacts of limited potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside 
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and 
flooded areas.

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas 
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged 
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Check to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to 
those who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious 
injuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to 
arrive quickly. 

Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your 
location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do 
not tie up communications systems.

Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their 
points of contact.

Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate 
road hazards.

When entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a 
GPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on 
roads that have been marked closed.

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers 
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed 
lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other 
leaking flammables.

Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. 
Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can 
blow you off the roof.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. 
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. 
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can 
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure 
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience 
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following 
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in 
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from 
open doors and windows.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood 
waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil 
water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened 
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause 
flying debris.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which 
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts 
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered 
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have 
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover 
the road. Turn around, don't drown!

Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider 
nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham AL regarding the 
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.