Gusty Winds: Wind Advisory Issued for Portions of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind Advisory until 7:00 pm.

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This advisory covers the following counties: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston.

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Alabama.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.