Active AlertsCeleste, AL

Extreme Cold Watch

Issued at Thu 11:39 AM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Friday and Saturday nights. Wind chills in the single digits to lower teens possible Friday night, with single digits possible areawide on Saturday night.
Where: Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
When: From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
Impacts: Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Additional Details: This will likely be an extended duration cold event, especially over interior counties where air temperatures will possibly remain below freezing for up to 36 hours. Wind chills during the day on Saturday may remain in the upper teens to lower 20s areawide.

Recommended Action

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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