Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
129 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 11 AM CST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as around zero expected.
* WHERE…All of central Alabama.
* WHEN…From midnight Sunday Night to 11 AM CST Monday.
* 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.
