The Alabama Legislature has altered its meeting schedule next week in the face of winter weather that could impact north Alabama and make it dangerous for legislators from the area to travel.
Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, told the body Thursday morning that the concrete plan would be communicated to members and the public by noon on Monday.
“Weather is continuing to be an issue, as we all know this upcoming week. Safety is our greatest concern for everybody in this room and everybody that is in the galleries,” Gudger said.
Legislative leaders have posted budget hearings that were scheduled for Monday to Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Those will last until about 11:30 a.m., and the Senate will convene around 12:15 p.m., he said.
Ashley Ravencraft, a lead forecaster for the Huntsville National Weather Service, said in an interview Thursday morning that there will likely still be ice on the road, sidewalks and trees Monday morning, but will clear up by Tuesday. Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties were upgraded from a winter weather advisory to an ice storm warning from Saturday morning through Sunday.