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.

INTENSE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS | DAMAGE REPORTS | POWER OUTAGES | STATE OF EMERGENCY | WVTM 13 LIVE DOPPLER RADAR | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | WAYS TO STAY SAFE | GET WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSGov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency Friday for all 67 Alabama counties due to the threat of severe weather.

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

A destructive wave of storms swept into Alabama on Saturday, bringing with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf ball-sized hail and torrential rain.

A severe weather outbreak in Alabama through Saturday with the threat of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Some tornadoes could be strong and long-track.