NWS Birmingham Issues Freeze Watch For Parts Of Central Alabama For Friday Morning

Scott Martin | October 30, 2019 @ 3:08 pm

NWS Birmingham has issued a Freeze Watch on Friday from 1:00 am to 9:00 am for the following counties in Central Alabama: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, Winston.

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, northeast, northwest and west central Alabama.

* WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor 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.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Winter Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.