TENNESSEE VALLEY/NORTH MISSISSIPPI-The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Tennessee Valleyย and surrounding areas.ย Snow accumulation is expected for Tuesday, Janaury 16.
A strong Arctic cold front will swing through the region on Tuesday bringing a period of light snow, followed by a prolonged period of bitterly cold air. Snow accumulations of one inch or less are expected Tuesday. Despite relatively low snow accumulations, temperatures will be in the lower 20s across the area and snow may accumulate on all exposed surfaces. This could create hazardous driving conditions through the day on Tuesday and into Tuesday night.
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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGEย
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
354 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
…Accumulating snow expected on Tuesday…
.A strong cold front will move through the region late Monday
night, with temperatures falling below freezing by midnight.
Meanwhile, a band of light snow is expected to develop behind the
front and enter northwest Alabama by sunrise on Tuesday. This band
of light snow will continue to move through the area during the
day before exiting the area shortly after sunset. Although
snow accumulations will generally remain below 1 inch,
temperatures are expected to be in the lower to mid 20s areawide.
This could create hazardous travel conditions through the day.
Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-De Kalb-Cullman-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville, Boaz,
Guntersville, Arab, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville, Cullman,
Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd, Estill Springs, and Cowan
354 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Moore-Lincoln- Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Russellville, Red Bay, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens, Lynchburg, and Fayetteville 354 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, Bruce,
Calhoun City, Houston, Okolona, Amory, and Aberdeen
438 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Light snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Total snow
accumulations of up to two inches are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of Northeast Mississippi.
* WHEN…3 AM to 3 PM Tuesday.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Light snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow
accumulations of up to one inch are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Alabama and
southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/hun
