Ice Storm Warning is in effect from midnight Friday until 6:00PM on Sunday in Colbert, Franklin AL, and Lauderdale Counties.

by Summre Raines
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TENNESSEE VALLEY-An Ice Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect from Friday night through Sunday night this has been issued by the National Weather Service. this is the latest update as of 3:00PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

An Ice Storm Warning is in effect from midnight Friday until 6:00PM on Sunday in Colbert, Franklin AL, and Lauderdale Counties. You can expect significant icing with total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one quarter of an inch to one inch.

This information from the National Weather Service:

IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
  power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
  power outages. Expect power outages that last more than a day and
  extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.
  Significant cold weather is expected after this winter weather, so
  any power outages may result in dangerous indoor temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Prepare for
extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you
are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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.

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