Calhoun County, AL – Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 5 to 12 will be
possible in northern portions of Central Alabama. Temperatures
as low as 10 to 15 will be possible in southern portions of
Central Alabama. Temperatures remain below freezing from late
Thursday night until at least midday Sunday. Far northern
portions of Central Alabama may remain below freezing until
Monday.
* WHERE…All of central Alabama.
* WHEN…From midnight Thursday night to 9 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…A prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures may
cause pipes to burst. Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills
will result in hypothermia or frostbite and become life-
threatening to those with prolonged exposure or without access
to adequate warmth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps to ensure people and animals have access to adequate
warmth. Ensure that space heaters or other alternative heating
sources are at least three feet from anything flammable, are not
left unattended, and have sufficient ventilation to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning. If you are traveling make sure you have an
emergency supply kit in your car.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of water 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.
