Weather

WHAT
For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

WHERE
Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, and Winston Counties.

WHEN
For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 8 AM CST Friday.

IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

WHAT
For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

WHERE
Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, and Winston Counties.

WHEN
For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 8 AM CST Friday.

IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.