Strong Gusts Expected: Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Wind Advisory.” This advisory is from Sunday, January 5, at 3 p.m. until Monday, January 6, at 6 p.m.

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Residents can expect west winds between 15 and 25 mph, with strong wind gusts up to 45 mph. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be uprooted or brought down, and scattered power outages could be possible.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under the "Wind Advisory"

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

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Alabama Counties Under the “Wind Advisory”

Autauga

Barbour

Blount

Bullock

Calhoun

Chambers

Cherokee

Chilton

Clay

Cleburne

Coosa

Dallas

Elmore

Etowah

Jefferson

Lee

Lowndes

Macon

Marengo

Marion

Montgomery

Pike

Randolph

Russell

Talladega

Tallapoosa

Shelby

St. Clair

Winston

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

The National Weather Service in Birmingham recommends that “winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Also, to secure outdoor objects.”

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