... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
... Hard freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am
CST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a hard
freeze warning... which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am
CST Sunday. The hard freeze watch is no longer in effect.
* Timing... windy conditions will start by this morning and last
until sunset. Cold temperatures are expected overnight into
Sunday.
* Winds... sustained northerly wind of 15 to 25 mph with gusts
around 35 mph possible... especially across open land areas... on
open waterways and in the higher elevations.
* Temperature... tonight into Sunday morning lows will drop into
the mid teens and lower 20s area wide. The coldest locations
will be across the north.
* Impacts... a few weaker tree limbs may break and fall because of
the windy conditions. High profile vehicles should exercise
extra caution today. 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. Below freezing temperatures may last as
long as 24 hours north and 12 hours south.
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.
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.
