Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1136 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Wind chills of 5 to 15 degrees and temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE…All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
