Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday declared a state of emergency in 37 of the state’s 67 counties ahead of the winter weather forecast for later this week. The state of emergency covers most of the northern half of Alabama and includes Madison County,

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency for 37 counties ahead of the incoming winter storm. Gov. Ivey made the announcement on Thursday morning in preparation for the winter weather expected on Friday.

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

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 counties in anticipation of this week’s winter weather.

On Thursday, Ivey sent out the proclamation, directing the Alabama National Guard to be ready to be called to duty in the event of the weather event, where some fear the frigid weather, which is predicted to drop into the 20s, could cause snowing and some ice formation along the roads.

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,

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.