Winter Storm Warning And Wind Chill Warning Into Tuesday, January 16

by Summre Raines
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TENNESSEE VALLEY-The Winter Storm Warning is set to expire for the Tennessee Valley on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00AM.

After a brief lull in precipitation overnight, our next round of snow/freezing rain is moving north and east across MS. It is expected to move into northern AL later this morning. Hazardous travel and dangerously low temperatures are expected today.
Speaking of dangerously cold temperatures, overnight lows drop down into the single digits tonight with wind chills 5 to 10 degrees below zero by Tuesday morning. Similar conditions are expected Wednesday morning.

There is a wind chill warning that goes into effect at midnight tonight and will be in effect until 9:00AM on Tuesday, January 16:

These warnings will include these counties:  Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN-Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield,Tuscumbia, Russellville, Red Bay, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens,
Huntsville, Lynchburg, Fayetteville, Winchester, Sewanee,Decherd, Estill Springs, and Cowan.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY…
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST  TUESDAY…

 WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of up to one to two inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero.

 WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.  For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.

 IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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