Wind Advisory for All of Central Alabama for Much of Thursday

Scott Martin | March 31, 2021 @ 7:45 pm

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CDT THURSDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing
temperatures as low as 27 possible.

* WHERE…all of Central Alabama.

* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. These vehicles will be particularly susceptible
driving in and east and west direction. Secure outdoor objects.

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.

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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.