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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 2:43AM CST until January 10 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleetaccumulations between 1 and 2 inches, with ice accumulations up toone tenth of an inch.* WHERE...Clay, Randolph, Shelby, and Talladega Counties.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery roadconditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Fridaymorning commute. Any lingering moisture will likely refreezeFriday evening through early Saturday morning.Slow down and use caution while traveling.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 12:42PM CST until January 9 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values from 10 to 15 degrees expected.* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah,Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery,Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter,Talladega, Tallapoosa, and Tuscaloosa Counties.* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM CST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures. An extended period ofsubfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should bewrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

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