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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Birmingham, AL

January 24, 202612 counties in Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this wind advisory at Jan 24, 2026, 10:48 AM CST for 12 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Jan 25, 2026, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 24, 2026, 10:48 AM CST (16:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 25, 2026, 1:48 PM CST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL

Counties Autauga County, AL, Barbour County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Dallas County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Lee County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Macon County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Pike County, AL, Russell County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 118 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-01-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-01-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 162 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1295 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
428 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

204 
WWUS74 KBMX 241648
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1048 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

ALZ049-050-250615-
/O.UPG.KBMX.EC.A.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1700Z-260125T2100Z/
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Troy and Eufaula
1048 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 10 
AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as 
  low as 12 expected.

* WHERE...Barbour and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>048-250615-
/O.UPG.KBMX.EC.A.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-
Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Including the cities of Tuscaloosa, Dadeville, Birmingham, Eutaw,
Ashland, Moody, Union Springs, Rockford, Selma, Lanett,
Demopolis, Hoover, Heflin, Opelika, Talladega, Centreville,
Anniston, Pelham, Prattville, Tuskegee, Vernon, Auburn,
Tallassee, Clanton, Wetumpka, Linden, Columbiana, Centre,
Sulligent, Hamilton, Sylacauga, Pell City, Alexander City,
Fayette, Oneonta, Carrollton, Moundville, Alabaster, Double
Springs, Hayneville, Roanoke, Livingston, Montgomery, Marion,
Gadsden, Fort Deposit, Lafayette, Greensboro, Phenix City,
Valley, and Jasper
1048 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 10 
AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, 
  Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Russell, 
  Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, 
  Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

TC
8 follow-up statements
112 
WWUS74 KBMX 250407
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1007 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

ALZ042-044>046-048-251800-
/O.EXB.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Phenix City, Fort Deposit,
Montgomery, Hayneville, and Tuskegee
1007 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 9 above expected.

* WHERE...Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ049-050-251800-
/O.EXT.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Eufaula and Troy
1007 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 12 expected.

* WHERE...Barbour and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>041-043-047-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Linden, Fayette, Livingston, Hoover,
Centre, Prattville, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Moundville,
Columbiana, Oneonta, Pelham, Marion, Carrollton, Alexander City,
Valley, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Alabaster, Selma, Opelika, Pell
City, Double Springs, Tallassee, Gadsden, Heflin, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Greensboro, Clanton, Vernon, Centreville, Birmingham,
Sulligent, Eutaw, Lanett, Moody, Ashland, Anniston, Roanoke,
Demopolis, Jasper, Auburn, and Rockford
1007 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, 
  Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$
817 
WWUS74 KBMX 250410
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1010 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

ALZ042-044>046-048>050-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Phenix City, Fort Deposit,
Montgomery, Hayneville, Eufaula, Troy, and Tuskegee
1010 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 10 above expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and 
  Russell Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>041-043-047-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Linden, Fayette, Livingston, Hoover,
Centre, Prattville, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Moundville,
Columbiana, Oneonta, Pelham, Marion, Carrollton, Alexander City,
Valley, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Alabaster, Selma, Opelika, Pell
City, Double Springs, Tallassee, Gadsden, Heflin, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Greensboro, Clanton, Vernon, Centreville, Birmingham,
Sulligent, Eutaw, Lanett, Moody, Ashland, Anniston, Roanoke,
Demopolis, Jasper, Auburn, and Rockford
1010 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, 
  Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$
160 
WWUS74 KBMX 250425
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1025 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

ALZ042-044>046-049-050-251800-
/O.NEW.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Fort Deposit, Montgomery,
Hayneville, Eufaula, Troy, and Tuskegee
1025 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 35 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. For the second Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 8 above 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, and Pike 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 
  AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM 
  Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>041-043-047-251800-
/O.NEW.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Linden, Fayette, Livingston, Hoover,
Centre, Prattville, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Moundville,
Columbiana, Oneonta, Pelham, Marion, Carrollton, Alexander City,
Valley, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Alabaster, Selma, Opelika, Pell
City, Double Springs, Tallassee, Gadsden, Heflin, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Greensboro, Clanton, Vernon, Centreville, Birmingham,
Sulligent, Eutaw, Lanett, Moody, Ashland, Anniston, Roanoke,
Demopolis, Jasper, Auburn, and Rockford
1025 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 2 above expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 5 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, 
  Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday 
  Night to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  from 9 PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ048-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Russell-
Including the cities of Phenix City
1025 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 30 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 13 expected.

* WHERE...Russell County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

44
974 
WWUS74 KBMX 250429
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1029 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

ALZ048-251800-
/O.EXA.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
Russell-
Including the cities of Phenix City
1029 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 30 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. For the second Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 8 above 
  expected.

* WHERE...Russell County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 
  AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM 
  Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ042-044>046-049-050-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Fort Deposit, Montgomery,
Hayneville, Eufaula, Troy, and Tuskegee
1029 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 35 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. For the second Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 8 above 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, and Pike 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 
  AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM 
  Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>041-043-047-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Linden, Fayette, Livingston, Hoover,
Centre, Prattville, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Moundville,
Columbiana, Oneonta, Pelham, Marion, Carrollton, Alexander City,
Valley, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Alabaster, Selma, Opelika, Pell
City, Double Springs, Tallassee, Gadsden, Heflin, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Greensboro, Clanton, Vernon, Centreville, Birmingham,
Sulligent, Eutaw, Lanett, Moody, Ashland, Anniston, Roanoke,
Demopolis, Jasper, Auburn, and Rockford
1029 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 
NIGHT TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 2 above expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 5 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, 
  Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday 
  Night to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  from 9 PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

44
056 
WWUS74 KBMX 251030
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
430 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

ALZ042-044>046-048>050-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Phenix City, Fort Deposit,
Montgomery, Hayneville, Eufaula, Troy, and Tuskegee
430 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM 
CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 11 expected. For the second Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 11 expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and 
  Russell Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 3 PM CST 
  this afternoon. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  from 9 PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>041-043-047-251800-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Linden, Fayette, Livingston, Hoover,
Centre, Prattville, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Moundville,
Columbiana, Oneonta, Pelham, Marion, Carrollton, Alexander City,
Valley, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Alabaster, Selma, Opelika, Pell
City, Double Springs, Tallassee, Gadsden, Heflin, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Greensboro, Clanton, Vernon, Centreville, Birmingham,
Sulligent, Eutaw, Lanett, Moody, Ashland, Anniston, Roanoke,
Demopolis, Jasper, Auburn, and Rockford
430 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as zero expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 6 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, 
  Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$
746 
WWUS74 KBMX 251408
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
808 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

ALZ039>041-043-047-260000-
/O.EXA.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Tallassee, Prattville, Linden, Wetumpka,
Selma, Auburn, Opelika, and Demopolis
808 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south-southwest winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts from 40 to 50 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For 
  the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 
  8 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, and Marengo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday 
  to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ042-044>046-048>050-260000-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.260125T1600Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Lowndes-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Eufaula, Montgomery, Fort
Deposit, Phenix City, Hayneville, Troy, and Tuskegee
808 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south-southwest winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts from 40 to 50 mph expected. For the first Cold Weather 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 expected. For the 
  second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 11 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and 
  Russell Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday 
  to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>038-260000-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-
Including the cities of Greensboro, Valley, Jasper, Double
Springs, Clanton, Vernon, Heflin, Pell City, Talladega, Hamilton,
Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Centre, Moody, Marion, Alexander City,
Roanoke, Lanett, Oneonta, Alabaster, Rockford, Dadeville,
Columbiana, Centreville, Eutaw, Moundville, Sylacauga,
Livingston, Anniston, Hoover, Gadsden, Ashland, Carrollton,
Pelham, Lafayette, Fayette, and Sulligent
808 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as zero expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 6 above expected.

* WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, 
  Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, 
  Marion, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, 
  Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

TC
184 
WWUS74 KBMX 251913
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
113 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

ALZ039>043-047-260400-
/O.CAN.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Lee-
Including the cities of Fort Deposit, Tallassee, Prattville,
Linden, Hayneville, Wetumpka, Selma, Auburn, Opelika, and
Demopolis
113 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 8 above expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 8 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, and Marengo 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ044>046-048>050-260400-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Eufaula, Montgomery,
Phenix City, Troy, and Tuskegee
113 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 12 expected. For the second Cold Weather 
  Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 10 above expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For 
  the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday 
  to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could 
  cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>038-260400-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-
Including the cities of Greensboro, Valley, Jasper, Double
Springs, Clanton, Vernon, Heflin, Pell City, Talladega, Hamilton,
Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Centre, Moody, Marion, Alexander City,
Roanoke, Lanett, Oneonta, Alabaster, Rockford, Dadeville,
Columbiana, Centreville, Eutaw, Moundville, Sylacauga,
Livingston, Anniston, Hoover, Gadsden, Ashland, Carrollton,
Pelham, Lafayette, Fayette, and Sulligent
113 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 1 above expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 6 above expected.

* WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, 
  Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, 
  Marion, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, 
  Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

TC
236 
WWUS74 KBMX 251948
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
148 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

ALZ044>046-048>050-260600-
/O.CAN.KBMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Eufaula, Montgomery,
Phenix City, Troy, and Tuskegee
148 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 12 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold temperatures as low as 10 above expected.

* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-017>043-047-260600-
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0300Z-260127T1500Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-
Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-
Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-
Lee-
Including the cities of Greensboro, Valley, Jasper, Double
Springs, Clanton, Vernon, Heflin, Pell City, Talladega, Wetumpka,
Hamilton, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Birmingham, Centre, Demopolis,
Moody, Marion, Alexander City, Roanoke, Lanett, Oneonta, Fort
Deposit, Alabaster, Rockford, Dadeville, Linden, Tallassee,
Columbiana, Centreville, Eutaw, Moundville, Sylacauga, Selma,
Livingston, Anniston, Hoover, Gadsden, Ashland, Prattville,
Hayneville, Carrollton, Pelham, Lafayette, Opelika, Fayette, and
Sulligent
148 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 2 above expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold temperatures as low as 7 above expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, 
  Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, 
  Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, 
  Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 
  PM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of 
  subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

TC

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 24, 5:09 AM CST, 5 hours 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 506 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2026
  • A Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather is in place Sunday afternoon across southern portions of Central Alabama. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the primary threats.
  • A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for northern counties of Central Alabama.
  • Very cold air arrives late Sunday into early next week. Cold weather hazards will be needed for Sunday night through Tuesday as lows reach the teens and single digits.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 24, 5:09 AM CST, 5 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
509 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 506 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2026

 - A Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather is in place Sunday
   afternoon across southern portions of Central Alabama.
   Damaging winds and tornadoes are the primary threats.

 - A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for northern
   counties of Central Alabama.

 - Very cold air arrives late Sunday into early next week. Cold
   weather hazards will be needed for Sunday night through Tuesday
   as lows reach the teens and single digits.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(Through Friday)
Issued at 104 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2026

I feel like I have large shoes to fill this morning trying to follow
up on some excellent forecast discussions the last few days. In an
effort to keep things simple, I will opt to explain major changes to
the forecast tonight, instead of going over the same things my
counterparts have been in excellent detail.

Winter Weather through Sunday:

The threat for winter weather still seems to be isolated to a
handful of our north zones through Sunday morning. In fact, we had
enough confidence tonight to go ahead and cancel the existing Winter
Storm Watch early for Calhoun and Cleburne counties. While some
wintry mix is certainly possible here at higher elevations,
temperatures in general don't seem all that supportive for
widespread winter weather and impacts. Otherwise, no other changes
were made to the Winter Weather Advisory, and it remains in effect
until 00z Monday. Depending on how the low pressure progresses, it
may end up getting canceled early as well. It's also worth noting
here given the temperature trends, some of these counties may end up
coming out of this with little to no impacts, and the highest
confidence for winter weather remains in our NW.

Severe Weather Sunday Afternoon/Evening:

Afternoon guidance continues to shift the deepening surface low to
the north into the afternoon hours on Sunday. This would allow for
warmer air from the Gulf to work farther north, and allow for higher
instability values. For the most part, it still looks like a narrow
corridor of CAPE along the lines of 500-700 J/Kg could work as far
north as Elmore county and east, continuing to trek east as the
front works through the region. Given forecast wind profiles, and
proximity to the low pressure, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes
remain the main threats, but these threats remain very conditional.
Thus, the Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) remains in place.

Very Cold Air Behind the Front:

Incredibly cold air behind the front remains almost certain, but
there's an interesting caveat here that would dictate just how cold
the region gets. A key factor in this cold air advection was the air
having to travel over all of the snow to our north. This would have
aided in keeping the cold airmass even colder. Well, as the threat
for a large snowpack to our north decreases, as does the ceiling for
overnight lows Monday and Tuesday. With all that being said, the
floor for these lows remains very high, and this may ultimately
result in a difference of only 2-3 degrees when it's all said and
done. However, it's worth mentioning just in case the forecast
starts to "warm" the next few days, even with these temperatures
remaining the least conditional impactful weather in the forecast.
Because of this, the Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect, with
future upgrades likely to come in the next 24-hours or so.

Wednesday Onward:

Temperatures will remain well below average into the weekend, with
the rest of the workweek remaining dry. I'm sure some of you have
seen some of the guidance output for next weekend, and yes, it's
entirely possible we see additional winter weather next weekend
given well below average temperatures. With that being said, that's
another forecast that will entirely depend on the placement of a low
pressure, which is why it's important to not lock onto any one model
output this far out. As we're currently experiencing, winter weather
events need time to evolve, and we'll have a much better picture of
what things could look like here in a few days.

/44/

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 506 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2026

Widespread clouds and rain are expected for most of this TAF
period, with most terminals eventually falling into IFR or LIFR
category. Reduced VIS will also be possible with any of the
heavier rainfall. Expect like conditions for most of the upcoming
weekend given widespread expected rainfall.

/44/

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Widespread rain is still expected through the weekend, with most
locations seeing between 2-4 inches by Monday. Dry air will
quickly work into the region by the new workweek, with MinRH
values dropping back between 30-40%. Given the wet fuels, fire
weather concerns will remain little to none through the middle of
next week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     48  37  55  16 /  60  90 100  30
Anniston    50  39  58  20 /  40  90 100  30
Birmingham  48  42  56  19 /  60 100 100  20
Tuscaloosa  48  41  52  19 /  80 100 100  20
Calera      53  42  59  19 /  60 100 100  30
Auburn      54  42  63  26 /  20  80 100  50
Montgomery  58  51  70  23 /  30  80 100  40
Troy        60  53  71  23 /  20  70  90  50

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST Sunday for the following
counties: Blount-Cherokee-Etowah-Fayette-Lamar-Marion-Walker-
Winston.

Extreme Cold Watch from late Sunday night through Monday morning
for the following counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-
Calhoun-Chambers-Cherokee-Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-
Elmore-Etowah-Fayette-Greene-Hale-Jefferson-Lamar-Lee-Lowndes-
Macon-Marengo-Marion-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-Pike-Randolph-
Russell-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa-
Walker-Winston.

&&

DISCUSSION.../44/
AVIATION.../44/

The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 10:48 AM CSTCold Weather AdvisoryBMXAutauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more47 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.