Hurricane Sally

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Officials warn against unlicensed, unscrupulous contractors in Sally’s wake

State officials on Thursday warned the public about “unlicensed and/or unscrupulous contractors” in the wake of Hurricane Sally’s damage along Alabama’s coast and elsewhere in the state. “The damage left in the wake of Hurricane Sally is widespread and catastrophic,” said Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in a statement. “Over the weeks and months ahead, … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 17, 2020

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores closed to tourists

The top tourist towns in Alabama are closed to tourists as the two beachfront towns clean up from the biggest hurricane to hit the state’s Gulf Coast since Ivan in 2004. Hurricane Sally plowed into Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding communities before dawn Wednesday, doing tremendous damage. Tourists are banned from visiting Gulf Shores, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 17, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey cautions people to stay off roads during Hurricane Sally

"Please, please refrain from getting on our roads to go check on storm damage unless you absolutely have to; even then, I urge everyone to use all caution," Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Baldwin County EMA urges people to stay put as Hurricane Sally rolls through

In the hours after Hurricane Sally made landfall along the Alabama coastline Wednesday, crews in Baldwin County weren’t able to enter into impacted areas to provide aid due to weather conditions, local officials said, and a portion of Three Mile Bridge between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, was missing, damaged during the hurricane. Zach Hood, … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores as category two hurricane

Hurricane Sally has officially made landfall near Gulf Shores as a category two hurricane with sustained winds at 105 miles per hour and torrential rainfall. Ahead of landfall, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urged Alabamians who live on the coast and in flood-prone areas of Mobile and Baldwin counties to evacuate but many residents stayed in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 16, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey urges evacuations as Hurricane Sally approaches

“I know you all want to protect your family and your property, but this is not worth risking your life,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Hurricane Sally may not make landfall until Wednesday

24 hours ago the storm was expected to come ashore at 8 a.m. Tuesday but because it has slowed, landfall is now not expected before Wednesday.

Brandon Moseley

September 15, 2020

Trump administration approves Alabama emergency declaration as state braces for Sally

Late Monday, the Trump administration approved Gov. Kay Ivey's request for an emergency declaration.

Brandon Moseley

September 15, 2020

Byrne warns that Hurricane Sally poses a serious threat to Southwest Alabama

“Hurricane Sally poses a serious threat to Southwest Alabama, and I thank the Trump Administration for offering the full support,” Byrne said.

Brandon Moseley

September 15, 2020

Evacuations recommended as Sally moves toward Alabama as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Sally has intensified into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting recommended evacuations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast as the storm approaches and continues an eastward drift that is bringing it closer to Alabama. At 4 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Sally was upgraded to a Category 2 storm. Its more easterly track now … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 14, 2020