The NWS has issued a new cold weather advisory for all of northern Alabama, which is in effect from 12am until 10am CT Friday. Very cold temperatues are expected. Here are the details from the NWS:
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory Thursday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory Friday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
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Jack is a junior at Mississippi State University studying meteorology. He has several years of forecasting experience through a local group of forecasters in Maryland where he resides. Jack plans to become a broadcast meteorologist after graduation.
