The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an Extreme Cold Watch.

The watch is in effect starting on Monday, January 26, at Midnight through 10 a.m.

Very Important Information

Residents can expect “Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 2 in the northwest and 5 in the southeast,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

West Alabama Counties Under the Watch

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

Impacts

Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

Preparedness Actions

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 pipe bursting, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

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