Another Arctic surge is expected by the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Extreme cold and dangerously low wind chills are already in place across central and south Alabama as you head out the door. After you get through this morning’s brutal conditions, the rest of the week will gradually warm, but don’t get comfortable—another shot of Arctic air is headed our way by the weekend.
Right Now: Dangerously cold with wind chills in the single digits to low teens. Limit outdoor time and bundle up before heading out.Tuesday Night: Lows will drop to the low to mid-20s across the region. Conditions will be slightly less frigid than this morning, but still cold enough to require precautions for pipes, pets, and plants.Mainly sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 40s. This marks the beginning of a gradual warm-up that will continue through the end of the week. Overnight lows will settle in the low to mid-20s.Afternoon highs will reach near 50 degrees as we approach the weekend. Conditions remain mainly dry with a few clouds increasing late Friday and a sprinkle along a cold front. This is your window of slightly milder weather before the next cold snap arrives.Watch the latest live and local weather data below, streaming on WSFA Weather Now! Please note, this stream does not include live severe weather coverage, only data on the latest weather conditions.Another Arctic front will move through and drop temperatures significantly by the weekend. Many places could drop below 20 degrees by sunrise Saturday. Afternoon highs Saturday will likely stay in the 30s with a biting north wind. Prepare now for another round of dangerous cold.Limit outdoor time: Avoid prolonged exposure to the cold. If you must go outside, wear multiple layers, a hat, gloves, and a scarf to protect exposed skin. Check on vulnerable people: Elderly neighbors, friends, and family members may need help. Make sure they have heat and adequate supplies.Limit outdoor time: If they must go outside, keep them bundled up and limit time to just a few minutes.For Pipes:Open cabinet doors: Under sinks, open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around pipes.For Plants:Cover sensitive plants: Use blankets or plant covers to help retain heat before the coldest nights.Download the WSFA First Alert Weather App and enable push notifications to get the latest updates as conditions change. Check back frequently for updates on this dangerous cold snap. For the latest radar, conditions, and hourly forecasts, visit WSFA’s First Alert Weather page or watch WSFA News for continuous coverage.Severe storms destroy Montgomery home of gun violence survivor
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