Freezing Fog Advisory for a Few Counties in Central Alabama Through 8:00 am Thursday
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.
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Winter Mix Continues Over North Alabama This Afternoon; Dry And Warmer Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: The upper trough moving into Alabama has certainly been the overachiever today. Models suggested nothing more than isolated showers, but the cold core system has brought a mix of graupel, sleet, rain, and even a few snow flakes to North/Central Alabama today. The precipitation will end this evening, and no travel impact is expected tonight as the wave moves on to the east.
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Midday Nowcast: Cold with Clouds and Light Wintry Precipitation
An upper-level shortwave is tracking across the state today and is bringing us more clouds than sun, and even a few light showers on the radar with some sleet and graupel being reported.
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If anyone doubted that DeVonta Smith is the best player in the land, if anyone doubted that Nick Saban is the best coach and if anyone doubted that Alabama is the best team in a pandemic-challenged season, they don’t doubt any more.
Significant Weather Advisory Replaces Freezing Fog Advisory for North Alabama
Patchy Freezing Fog will continue to result in visibility reductions across portions of north central Alabama, northeast Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee through 11 AM CST.
Sleet Over West Alabama; Watch Out for Black Ice on Bridges and Overpasses
Sleet is falling across parts of West Alabama this morning. There is also some black ice on highways in the Birmingham area.
Slick Spots Out There on the Highways Due to Freezing Fog; Please Use Caution if Driving
There have been several accidents reported on the highways this morning across the Birmingham Metropolitan Area along with slick spots.
Freezing Fog Early This Morning; Isolated Showers Later Today
ICY BRIDGES: Fog is fairly widespread across Alabama early this morning, and with temperatures below freezing, the “freezing fog” is creating ice on bridges and overpasses. Many wrecks have already been reported; be VERY careful if you are driving early this morning. Temperatures will be above freezing by 9:00 a.m.
Special Weather Statement from NWS Huntsville for Freezing Fog in North Alabama
NWS Huntsville has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following counties in North Alabama: Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan.
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The Alabama-made 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the 2021 North American Car of the Year award today by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) automotive media jury.
