Wind Advisory Issued For Parts of Central Alabama Until 3:00 AM Sunday
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 3:00 AM CST Sunday for these counties in Central Alabama…
Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, and Randolph.
A cold front will move into Central Alabama this evening. There will be gusty south and southwest winds ahead of the front and gusty northwest winds behind the front.
* TIMING…through 3 am, but gusts should begin diminishing west to east after 10 pm
* WINDS…sustained winds around 15 mph and wind gust to 35 mph possible
* IMPACTS…a few tree limbs may be broken off and non-secured outdoor items may be knocked over. Driving will also be hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially driving in a an east or west direction.
A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult…especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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