Ivey headed to Mar-a-Lago for dinner with Donald Trump as winter weather makes way to Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey is currently headed to Florida to attend a dinner for Republican governors hosted by President-elect Donald Trump.

According to a report from The Hill, the meeting is expected to focus on how governors can help implement Trump’s agenda in the coming months.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds are also expected to be in attendance.

Ivey’s Communications Director Gina Maiola confirmed the governor is on her way now so that the upcoming winter storms don’t interfere with her travel plans.

Earlier today, Ivey issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama, citing the threat of ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and prolonged temperatures below freezing.

“I encourage Alabamians to make any needed preparations today, and if you are in an impacted area and do not have to be on the road, try to avoid it,” she said.

“Keep an eye on your local forecasts and stay weather aware.”

A winter storm warning will go into effect at midnight for all of north Alabama.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for central Alabama roughly south of the Interstate 20 corridor. It will go into effect at midnight.

Forecasters said that temperatures will be at or just below freezing in the warning and advisory areas and will cause difficult travel conditions for the Friday morning commute, especially across north and north-central Alabama.