West Alabama Weather Shift Brings Wind Advisory, Cold, and Frost Risk

After a round of evening and overnight storms, West Alabama will see a change in conditions, with cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and the potential for frost tomorrow.

Temperatures

Get ready for a temperature rollercoaster in the upcoming days. Colder today with a brief warm-up over the weekend and possible late-season freeze early next week.

West Alabama Thursday High & Low from NWS

Bibb

High: 61 °F

Low: 38 °F

Fayette

High: 59 °F

Low: 37 °F

Greene

High: 60 °F

Low: 38 °F

Hale

High: 60 °F

Low: 39 °F

Lamar

High: 60 °F

Low: 37 °F

Perry

High: 60 °F

Low: 38 °F

Pickens

High: 61 °F

Low: 39 °F

Sumter

High: 61 °F

Low: 38 °F

Tuscaloosa

High: 59 °F

Low: 38 °F

Walker

High: 59 °F

Low: 35 °F

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Wind Advisory Information

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Wind Advisory.” This advisory will remain in effect until Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m.

Residents can expect north winds from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

West Alabama Counties Under the Wind Advisory

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

Potential Impacts

• Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
• Trees could be blown down, and a few power outages may result. Especially with the wet soil from this morning's rain.

Preparedness Actions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Late Season Freeze

“A late season freeze is likely for the northern 2/3 of the state Tuesday morning with lows between 24 and 34 degrees,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist. “Another freeze is likely early Wednesday across North Alabama.”

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster