Marengo

... Hard freeze warning remains in effect until 9 am CST this
morning...

* temperature... temperatures in the teens and lower 20s will
continue before rising above freezing by late this morning from
south to north.

* Impacts... due to the warmer temperatures in the area over the
past few weeks... many plants have already started blooming and
these temperatures could have devastating impacts to vegetation.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A hard freeze warning means temperatures will be cold enough to
cause exposed pipes to freeze and possibly burst. Please take the
necessary precautions to protect any sensitive plants at your
home or business. Also... take the time to protect exposed pipes
from the cold.

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
6 PM CST this evening for all of central Alabama...

A red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
6 PM CST this evening.

* Winds... north 5 to 10 mph.

* Relative humidity... as low as 15 percent for Sunday.

* Impacts... the combination of a dry airmass and windy
conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

For additional information on the fire conditions... please
contact the Alabama forestry commission at
www.Forestry.Alabama.Gov.