New Years eve - wintry precipitation

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1118 AM CST Fri Dec 29 2017

ALZ022-023-030>035-039-301200-
Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Marengo-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Tuscaloosa, Livingston,
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Marion, Centreville, Clanton,
Demopolis, and Linden
1118 AM CST Fri Dec 29 2017

...LIGHT WINTRY MIX POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY ACROSS THE WESTERN AND
SOUTHWESTERN PORTIONS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...

A light mixture of rain, freezing rain, and ice pellets are possible
on Sunday, mainly between 6 am and 6 pm. A very cold air mass will
be in place across the western and southwestern portions of
central Alabama Saturday night. Temperatures are forecast to fall
into the upper 20s to lower 30s Sunday morning. Light precipitation
will likely move into west Alabama shortly after sunrise Sunday.
The mixture of wintry precipitation will last through the morning
hours, and taper off from north to south during the afternoon. A
winter weather advisory may be necessary once the event draws
closer.

The main concern is the potential for freezing rain. Even though
amounts are forecast to be light, any accumulation of ice on roadways
can be hazardous. Slick spots could develop on elevated surfaces,
like bridges and overpasses.

Stay weather aware through the weekend and monitor the latest
forecast and road conditions.

 

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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
254 AM CST Sat Dec 30 2017

...LIGHT WINTRY MIX POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY MORNING ACROSS WESTERN
ALABAMA...

.A light mixture of rain, freezing rain, and ice pellets are possible
on Sunday, mainly between 3 am and 6 pm. A very cold air mass
will be in place across the western portions of central Alabama
Saturday night. Temperatures are forecast to fall into the upper
20s to lower 30s by Sunday morning. Light precipitation will
likely move into west Alabama just before sunrise Sunday. The
mixture of wintry precipitation will last through the morning
hours, and taper off from north to south during the afternoon.

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/O.NEW.KBMX.WW.Y.0002.171231T0900Z-180101T0000Z/
Lamar-Fayette-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-
Chilton-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-
Including the cities of Sulligent, Vernon, Fayette, Carrollton,
Tuscaloosa, Livingston, Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Marion,
Centreville, Clanton, Demopolis, Linden, Selma, and Prattville
254 AM CST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. The ice will result in very
slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads and bridges. Total ice
accumulations of a light glaze, or less than a tenth of an inch,
are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Alabama. This
includes areas along and north of a line from Nanafalia to
Selma to Marbury. As well as along and south of a line from
Verbena to West Blocton to Samantha to Sulligent.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving.