Active AlertsEvansboro, AL

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 7:05 PM Jan. 28

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Choctaw and Clarke Counties. For the Tombigbee Riverincluding Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam - upstream, LeroyMinor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur. What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Where: Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam. When: Until early Friday afternoon. Impacts: At 29.0 feet, pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river begins to flood. Additional Details: - At 6:30 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 29.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM CST Wednesday was 29.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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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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