Alertes en vigueurCountry Club of Tuscaloosa, AL

What: For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills below zero are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.
When: For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.