Wind Advisory until 07:00PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* TIMING...10 AM CDT through 7 PM CDT
* WINDS...Sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph, a few gusts to 35 mph
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Additionally, entire trees with weak root systems may be blown down due to the moist nature of topsoil across the region. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ETOWAH ... CHEROKEE ... FAYETTE ... WINSTON ... WALKER ... LAMAR ... BLOUNT ... MARION
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Address/Location
Blount County
220 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 205-625-4121
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BLOUNT followed by your message, to 888777
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