Winter Storm Warning Extended for Portions of North Alabama, Winter Weather Advisory Issued

Scott Martin | February 17, 2021 @ 11:41 am

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE…Madison, Morgan and Jackson counties.

* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE…Limestone, Franklin AL, Colbert, Lauderdale and Lawrence counties.

* WHEN…From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.