TENNESSEE VALLEY-The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the Valley that will be bring freezing rain and some ice accumulations.
This advisory is in effect from 12:00PM Thursday, January 18 until Friday, January 19 at 6:00AM for the following counties:
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Jackson-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Russellville, Red Bay, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Scottsboro, Lynchburg, Fayetteville,
Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd, Estill Springs, and Cowan
Continued hazardous travel due to lingering snow/ice accumulations on roads.
Travel is strongly discouraged. Have an emergency kit!
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST
FRIDAY…
WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to 0.05 inches possible.
WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.
WHEN…From noon today to 6 AM CST Friday.
*IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges areexpected. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.
