Here is a list of current watches and advisories in effect for North and Central Alabama at this point. This post will be updated throughout this winter weather event.
Winter Weather Advisory
NWS Birmingham has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that goes into effect at 3:00 AM Sunday to 6:00 PM Sunday for the following counties…
Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa.
NWS Birmingham has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that goes into effect at 6:00 AM Sunday to 6:00 PM Sunday for the following counties…
Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker.
A light mixture of rain, freezing rain, and ice pellets are possible on Sunday, mainly between 3 am and 6 pm. A very cold air mass will be in place across the we ern portions of central Alabama Saturday night. Temperatures are forecast to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s by Sunday morning. Light precipitation will likely move into west Alabama just before sunrise Sunday. The mixture of wintry precipitation will last through the morning hours, and taper off from north to south during the afternoon.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain and ice pellets will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Hard Freeze Watch
NWS Birmingham has issued a Hard Freeze Watch that goes into effect late Sunday night through Wednesday morning for the following counties…
Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston.
A very cold airmass will work into Central Alabama Sunday afternoon. This airmass will bring bitter cold to the area for several days, with low temperatures falling into the low teens to near 20 degrees several mornings. Some areas may even see single digits on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, especially across the northern half of the area. Additional days may need to be added to the Watch as the airmass remains over the area.
A Hard Freeze Watch means well below sub freezing temperatures are possible. Please take precautions for your property, pets, and plants.
Wind Chill Advisory
NWS Huntsville has issued a Wind Chill Advisory that goes into effect ay 12:00 AM Sunday to 11:00 AM Monday for the following counties…
Colbert, Cullman, De Kalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan.
Bitterly cold arctic front brings dangerous wind chills to the Tennessee Valley on Sunday night. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
from The Alabama Weather Blog http://ift.tt/2DBzkOo
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