Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend’s severe weather. “The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts,” reads today’s release.

The entire state is under a level four threat, with strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds all possible.

Most of the rest of north Alabama will have a Level 2 risk, and a small area in the northeast corner of the state will have a Level 1 risk. If storms can develop they have the potential to be intense, especially west of Interstate 65. Tornadoes, damaging winds and hail will be possible.

It marks only the third time since at least 2006 that the highest risk level has been issued the day before an expected outbreak.

Governor Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of Alabama ahead of Saturday's severe storms.

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties in Alabama in anticipation of severe weather expected this weekend.The declaration will

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of the impending severe weather.

A state of emergency has been declared in Alabama as severe weather makes its way towards the state and the Wiregrass.