Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 7:54PM CST until February 1 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
are expected Friday and Saturday nights. Wind chills in the single
digits to lower teens expected Friday night, with single digits
expected areawide on Saturday night.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama and
northwest Florida.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can possibly
damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will likely be an extended duration cold
event where temperatures fail to make it above freezing Saturday,
especially over interior counties near and north of the Highway 84
corridor. Temperatures may remain below freezing for up to 36
hours. Wind chills during the day Saturday may stay in the upper
teens to lower 20s areawide.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
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