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10/11/2026

V 101.7 Morning Weather Update

10/10/2026

[10/10/2026, 2 am UPDATE] Isaias is now a post-tropical cyclone. The storm will continue to break apart as it moves toward the north. However, a strong wind field will remain well into Georgia. Showers and periods of heavy rain will continue throughout the state on Saturday. Expect scattered showers through Sunday before clearing out by Sunday evening.

10/10/2026

[10/9/2026, 11 pm UPDATE] Isaias made landfall as a 105 mph, Category 2 hurricane at 9:30 pm ET (8:30 pm local) near Destin, Florida. Since that time, the radar structure of the storm has continued to degrade as strong vertical wind shear disrupts the circulation. However, Eglin AFB radar data and surface observations indicate damaging, gusty winds are persisting in the residual northern eyewall and in a band wrapping around the western side of the circulation. Now that the system is farther inland and losing organization, the initial intensity is lowered to 90 mph for this advisory.

Isaias is rapidly losing tropical characteristics, and it is forecast to become post-tropical within the next 12 h while it continues moving quickly northward through Alabama. Although the sustained surface winds associated with Isaias will quickly weaken now that the storm is inland, damaging wind gusts associated with the system are expected to extend well inland through Saturday, especially in areas of higher terrain. Because of this, the gust factors in the forecast have been slightly increased during the first 24 h. A turn toward the northeast is forecast later this weekend, bringing the center of the system into the Tennessee Valley before it dissipates.

Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern United States from western and northern Georgia and the southern Appalachians, westward over much of central and northern Alabama, southern middle Tennessee, and Mississippi, especially in areas of higher terrain. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, prepare for power outages, and be aware of the potential for falling trees.

Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast through the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible. Landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians.

The tornado potential will continue through tonight. The greatest risk will be east of the center, particularly across the Florida Panhandle into southern Georgia. This risk will continue spreading north-northeast across parts of the Southeast on Saturday.

10/09/2026

⚠️ PREPARING FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS ⚠️
Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to our area this weekend. While the storm’s path could still change, crews are closely monitoring conditions and preparing to respond as quickly and safely as possible if outages occur.
Now is a good time for you and your family to get ready.
✅ A few simple steps to help you prepare:
• Stay informed — Follow local weather reports and guidance from local officials.
• Prepare an emergency kit — Make sure essential supplies are ready to go.
• Charge your devices — Fully charge phones and other important devices before the storm arrives.
• Prepare your home — Unplug major appliances and keep flashlights and extra batteries easy to find.
• Avoid downed power lines — Always assume a downed line is energized and stay far away.
• Use caution outdoors — Stay clear of trees and utility equipment in areas where the ground is saturated.
Please take this storm seriously and make preparations now.
👉 Click below for more preparation tips, outage reporting, and the latest updates.

10/09/2026

[CORRECTION FROM THE LAST POST] The Tropical Storm Watch for portions of Southwest and West Central Georgia is a Tropical Storm Warning.

A Level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather covers portions of South Georgia through Saturday morning. The Level 2 Slight Risk covers most of South and Middle Georgia as well as portions of North Georgia for the rest of Saturday.

10/09/2026

[10/9/2026, 5 pm UPDATE] Deep-layer wind shear from the southwest has increased the hurricane's structure is responding by becoming increasingly asymmetric. Impressive winds were measured at 157 mph by the Air Force Reserve at 10,000 feet and 145 mph by NOAA at 8,000 ft. While these winds themselves would normally support a higher intensity, several dropsondes released in the eyewall showed that
there is a sharp drop-off of winds at the ocean surface, with layer-averaging suggesting a surface intensity of 105-125 mph. In addition, recent Doppler radar data from Mobile show winds of 115-125 mph at about 10,000 feet in the northern eyewall. Combining all this data together, the maximum surface winds appear to be around 115 mph, although it's very likely that Isaias will be a gustier-than-normal hurricane when it makes landfall.

Isaias has turned northward. The track guidance has honed in on a landfall over the western Florida Panhandle near the Pensacola area sometime this evening. A northward motion is expected to continue through Saturday, bringing Isaias's center through Alabama, followed by a northeastward trajectory across the Tennessee and the central Appalachians on Sunday. The circulation is expected to dissipate by hour 60.

The high-resolution hurricane regional models indicate that Isaias is likely to be at or near major hurricane
strength at landfall this evening. After landfall, fast weakening is expected, with some caveats. As mentioned previously, Isaias is likely to be a gusty hurricane, and its fast motion could bring strong hurricane-force gusts well inland. Simulated satellite imagery from global model guidance indicates that Isaias is likely
to transition to a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama by Saturday afternoon, although it could still be producing tropical-storm-force gusts, especially in areas of higher terrain.


A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents under evacuation orders should leave immediately and follow advice from local officials.

Extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should have a safe room to ride out the storm and prepare for long-duration power outages.

Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern United States from western and northern Georgia and the southern Appalachians, westward over much of central and northern Alabama, southern middle Tennessee, and Mississippi, especially in areas of higher terrain. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, prepare for power outages, and be aware of the potential for falling trees.

Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast through the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible. Landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians.

The tornado potential will continue through tonight. The greatest risk will be east of the center, particularly across the Florida Panhandle into southern Georgia. This risk will continue spreading north-northeast across parts of the Southeast on Saturday.

Tornado Warnings are beginning to pop up in Northern Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for portions of South Georgia. The tornado threat will begin over the next few hours in Georgia.

10/09/2026

Early Closing

WEATHER UPDATE | EARLY OFFICE CLOSURES

Dougherty County Government and City of Albany administrative offices will close at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 9, due to anticipated worsening weather conditions associated with Hurricane Isaias.

The decision was made by County Administrator Deron King and City Manager Terrell Jacobs following consultation with Dougherty County EMA Director Chief Cedric Scott. The early closure will allow employees time to return home safely and prepare for the anticipated weather.

Emergency response and essential public safety personnel will remain on duty.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
Residents needing nonemergency assistance may contact the Dougherty County EOC at **229-302-1900** to report:
• Downed trees
• Flooded streets
• Downed power lines
• Other nonemergency storm-related damage

The EOC will remain available through 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 911.

Residents should call 911 for life-threatening situations or immediate threats to public safety. Never approach or touch downed power lines.

The Dougherty County Emergency Management Agency will continue monitoring weather conditions and providing updates as needed.

Residents are encouraged to remain alert, take necessary precautions and follow local news outlets and official weather sources for the latest information.

Stay safe, Albany and Dougherty County.

10/09/2026

Stay safe this weekend

SATURDAY CLOSURE: Because of the forecast for heavy rain and possible high winds from Hurricane Isaias, the Albany Museum of Art will be closed on Saturday, October 10. The Yoga in the Gallery session has been canceled. The AMA wishes everyone a safe weekend.

10/09/2026

[10/9/2026, 11 am UPDATE] An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft currently investigating Isaias measured a peak level wind of 140 mph about 10,000 feet above the Gulf on the eastern eyewall a few hours ago, prompting an upgrade of the hurricane to major hurricane status with estimated surface winds of 120 mph. The peak winds may have leveled off. The NHC official forecast depicts Isaias with 115 mph winds just offshore the western Florida Panhandle this evening. Weakening will occur after landfall, but sustained hurricane-force winds will likely occur near and along Isaias's track up to 100 miles inland from the coast into southern Alabama, and gusts to hurricane force could extend even farther north into central Alabama. Isaias is likely to lose its tropical characteristics by 36 hours when it is over northern Alabama.

Aircraft fixes indicate that Isaias has drifted a bit east of the previous forecast track. NHC's track forecast leans on the eastern side of the guidance envelope and implies a potential landfall along the extreme western Florida Panhandle coast this evening. After moving inland, the center of Isaias is expected to continue northward through Alabama, before turning northeastward over the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys (as a post-tropical remnant low) on Sunday.

A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida.

Extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect.

Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern United States from western and northern Georgia westward over much of central and northern Alabama, southern middle Tennessee, and Mississippi, especially in areas of higher terrain.

Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast through the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, and significant river flooding, are possible.

The tornado potential will increase this afternoon and continue through tonight. The greatest risk will be east of the center, particularly across the Florida Panhandle into southern Georgia.

The Tropical Storm Watch in Southwest and West Central Georgia has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning. A High Wind Warning as been posted for portions of North Georgia. With the shift of the storm track to the east, the probability of tropical storm force wind (39 mph and greater sustained) has increased for portions of western Georgia.

Follow the Georgia Weather Net for the latest updates and live weather coverage as the storm moves closer to Georgia.