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Blount County
Sunday March 24th, 2024 :: 04:37 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 07:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, and St. Clair Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM CDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLOUNT ... ETOWAH ... CALHOUN ... CHEROKEE ... CLEBURNE ... JEFFERSON ... ST. CLAIR

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Address/Location
Blount County
220 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 205-625-4121

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Wind Advisory

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