Freeze Warning for Central Alabama Until 8 am Saturday

Scott Martin | November 19, 2021 @ 9:41 pm

NWS Birmingham has issued a FREEZE WARNING for all counties in Central Alabama starting immediately and is set to expire at 8 am CST Saturday morning. Here is the text from the warning:

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 degrees expected.

* WHERE…All of central Alabama.

* WHEN…Until 8 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.