Active AlertsMcCullough, AL

What: For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where: Portions of south central and southwest Alabama and northwest Florida.
When: For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Additional Details: This will likely be an extended duration cold event where temperatures fail to make it above freezing today, especially over interior counties near and north of the Highway 84 corridor. Temperatures may remain below freezing for up to 36 hours. Wind chills during the day today may stay in the upper teens to lower 20s areawide.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.