Tropical storm threat churns planning for Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend
Summary
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane near Alabama, potentially affecting the college football game between Georgia and Alabama scheduled for Saturday night. President Donald Trump plans to attend the game, while officials continue to monitor weather conditions and consider backup plans.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Isaias could become a hurricane by Thursday and make landfall late Friday or early Saturday near Alabama, Mississippi, or Florida.
- The Georgia vs. Alabama college football game is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern in Tuscaloosa, about 200 miles inland.
- President Donald Trump said he plans to attend the game but noted the situation might affect his travel plans.
- Schools and conferences may cancel, reschedule, or move games due to the storm; one game in the Southwestern Athletic Conference was moved earlier.
- Alabama officials and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) say no changes have been made yet but will keep monitoring the storm.
- The storm might cause flash floods, heavy winds, rain, and possible tornadoes in the region.
- Coaches from Georgia and Alabama are focused on preparing the teams while staying updated on weather developments.
- Past hurricanes have caused similar game postponements and rescheduling in the Southeast.
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