Hard Freeze Warning for Northern Alabama
Windy conditions today followed by bitterly cold weather tonight and Thursday.
An Arctic air mass will invade central Alabama. Winds behind the front will be sustained at 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts of 30 to 35 mph. In addition, the coldest temperatures of the winter season are expected tonight and Thursday.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 pm CST this evening.
Hard Freeze Warning remains in effect from 9 pm this evening to 9 am CST Thursday.
- Timing: winds will increase through early this evening. The coldest temperatures will be early Thursday morning.
- Winds: occasionally sustained between 20 and 25 mph with a few gusts into the 30 to 35 mph range.
- Temperatures: in the 6 to 13 degree range along and north of I-20 and in the 13 to 18 degree range south of I-20.
- Impacts: prolonged exposure to these conditions can lead to hypothermia and frostbite.
A Hard Freeze Warning means temperatures are forecast to drop to 15 degrees or lower.
The combination of cold temperatures and wind can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. Wear layered clothing and cover exposed skin. Cover your head with a hat.
To Prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, pipes should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have In-ground sprinkler systems should drain their systems, or cover any Above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Outdoor pets should be provided a warm place to shelter.
Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 24 mph and higher. Or wind gusts of 36 mph and higher, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
