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NWS Huntsville’s Special Weather Statement on Icy Conditions in North Alabama

| February 15, 2021 @ 10:12 pm

SPS for the following counties in North Alabama: Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Limestone.

…Icy Roadways Will Persist Overnight Across Northwest Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee…

As cold air rushes into the region, ice and sleet that fell Monday will remain in place on area roadways. It will still be difficult, if not impossible to travel. Roads may also be blocked by falling trees or tree limbs.

Bridges and overpasses, especially those crossing the Tennessee River, are especially at risk. Do not assume that a well traveled road will be free of ice.

For a list of affected roadways, consult local media outlets.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.


SPS for the following counties in North Alabama: Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan.

…Black Ice Developing across Northeast Alabama…

Lingering moisture from recent rainfall, in combination with cold air moving into the region, has created widespread black ice on a number of area roadways, including some major highways. Bridges and overpasses, especially those crossing the Tennessee River, are especially at risk.

Black ice can be especially dangerous because you may not be able to see it until you have already encountered it. If traveling, use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses, and elevated highways where water freezes first. Do not assume that a well traveled road will be free of ice.

For a list of affected roadways, consult local media outlets.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.

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.

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