Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:27AM CST until February 1 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. 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...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.
In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to
noon CST Sunday.
* 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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