Hard Freeze for Parts of Alabama as Temps Plunge into the Teens

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Hard Freeze Warning” for portions of Alabama.

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This “Hard Freeze Warning” is in effect from Monday, January 15, from 8 p.m. until, January 17 at 10 a.m.

“Temperatures drop into the teens tonight, remain below freezing in many areas tomorrow, and drop into the single digits and teens Tuesday night,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under “Hard Freeze Warning”

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

Possible Impacts Due to the “Hard Freeze Warning”

Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures may cause pipes to burst.

Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills can result in hypothermia or frostbite. These conditions are life-threatening to those with prolonged exposure or without access to warmth.

Actions You Should Take

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.