COLBERT COUNTY-The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch on January 21 for Colbert County.
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon with moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet, or ice are expected Friday night through Saturday night. Snow and sleet accumulations of at least 2 to 3 inches. Ice accumulations above one quarter of an inch. Locally higher amounts possible.
Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
Expect power outages and tree damage due to ice accumulations. Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Media Release/Colbert County
