DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Residents across the Wiregrass are being urged to prepare for dangerously cold conditions as the National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued both a Freeze Warning and an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of Southeast Alabama.
The alerts were issued Saturday afternoon and remain in effect through Sunday morning and early afternoon. Forecasters say a hard freeze is expected overnight, with temperatures dropping as low as 20 degrees. Wind chills could fall to around 5 degrees due to strong northwest winds.
Winds are expected to remain sustained near 20 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 40 miles per hour at times. A Wind Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening, adding to the hazardous conditions.
The warnings impact portions of southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southwest Georgia. In Alabama, this includes much of the Wiregrass region.
The National Weather Service warns that gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects, bring down tree limbs, and cause isolated power outages. The freezing temperatures could also damage crops, kill sensitive vegetation, and harm unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions, including protecting pipes, bringing pets indoors, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. More updates are expected as conditions develop overnight.
