Alabama and Georgia are closely monitoring a potential tropical storm that could impact their top-10 ranked matchup on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The No. 7 Crimson Tide host the No. 2 Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in a matchup between two of college football's most-dominant programs in recent memory. There are currently no plans to change the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff for the game, although the severity of the storm, which would be named Tropical Storm Isaias, could change that in the coming days.
"Alabama Athletics is closely monitoring the weather forecast ahead of Saturday's football game vs. Georgia," the school said in a statement. "At this time,
there are no plans to alter the contest. We will continue to observe conditions throughout the week and remain in communication with the Southeastern Conference office, as needed.
"Fans are encouraged to rely on official Alabama Athletics and SEC channels for the latest information regarding Saturday's game."
ESPN's "College GameDay" will be on site for Alabama-Georgia, as well, and severe weather could also potentially impact the ESPN pregame show.
Here are the latest weather updates on Alabama-Georgia and Tropical Storm Isaias:
Alabama-Georgia weather updates: Tropical Storm Isaias
According to the National Weather Service, showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m. ET, an hour-and-a-half before Alabama and Georgia's currently scheduled kickoff time of 3:30 p.m. ET. The NWS projects a 70% chance of rain on Oct. 10.
Famed Alabama meteorologist James Spann wrote on X that rain is likely with even a potential tornado threat during the game.
For the Bama/Georgia game, rain is likely with winds possibly gusting to 30/40 mph," he wrote Oct. 6. "There could be a tornado threat during the game, depending on the track and position of the remnant tropical low."
Alabama and Georgia players are both preparing for the conditions at practice.
"We practice in the wet conditions all the time," Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring said. "We do wet ball trails every week to prepare for those moments. And then wind is something you see in pregame. You get to feel both sides of the stadium, which way the wind's going, get a good read on it and how far you have to play a ball outside of uprights or where."
Alabama offensive lineman Jackson Lloyd added:
"It doesn't really affect me too much," Lloyd said. "I mean, rain or shine, we're doing the same thing no matter what. Plus you just get to run the ball more, so that's always nice."
It's still wait-and-see when it comes to weather for Alabama-Georgia, ultimately.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alabama-Georgia football weather update: Will tropical storm impact game?
