A state of emergency has been declared for 40 counties by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. This declaration is in response to a tropical system that is currently brewing in the Gulf.

Further details about the situation and the affected counties are available from the source. The declaration of a state of emergency is typically made in anticipation of severe weather or other potentially hazardous conditions.

For more information about the state of emergency and the tropical system, readers can consult the original source for updates and additional details.