Wind Advisory 5, NWS Birmingham, AL

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

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1024 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-151800-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FZ.W.0001.260317T0300Z-260317T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0005.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/
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-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Carrollton, Greensboro,
Phenix City, Moody, Pell City, Prattville, Hayneville, Sulligent,
Gadsden, Vernon, Dadeville, Centre, Tuskegee, Selma, Rockford,
Demopolis, Pelham, Roanoke, Double Springs, Livingston, Opelika,
Ashland, Valley, Hoover, Eutaw, Lafayette, Alexander City,
Montgomery, Hamilton, Troy, Anniston, Fort Deposit, Auburn,
Alabaster, Lanett, Marion, Tallassee, Tuscaloosa, Columbiana,
Eufaula, Moundville, Sylacauga, Clanton, Talladega, Linden,
Birmingham, Fayette, Heflin, Wetumpka, Centreville, Oneonta, and
Jasper
1024 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with 
  gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and 
cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1206 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-161200-
/O.CON.KBMX.FZ.W.0001.260317T0300Z-260317T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0005.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/
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-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Demopolis, Pelham, Prattville, Heflin,
Opelika, Lanett, Lafayette, Centre, Talladega, Eutaw, Tuskegee,
Auburn, Dadeville, Moundville, Vernon, Oneonta, Sylacauga,
Carrollton, Roanoke, Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Ashland, Alexander
City, Montgomery, Greensboro, Eufaula, Double Springs, Rockford,
Hamilton, Fort Deposit, Anniston, Jasper, Wetumpka, Centreville,
Gadsden, Selma, Phenix City, Troy, Fayette, Moody, Union Springs,
Alabaster, Columbiana, Livingston, Marion, Birmingham, Hoover,
Hayneville, Sulligent, Linden, Tallassee, Pell City, and Valley
1206 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 20 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the 
  Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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


&&

$$

25/Owen

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1044 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-161900-
/O.CON.KBMX.FZ.W.0001.260317T0300Z-260317T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
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-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Opelika, Pell City, Rockford, Fayette,
Oneonta, Troy, Linden, Marion, Lanett, Prattville, Moundville,
Birmingham, Selma, Pelham, Clanton, Hamilton, Fort Deposit,
Eutaw, Centreville, Lafayette, Demopolis, Hayneville, Moody,
Auburn, Gadsden, Talladega, Alexander City, Tuskegee, Centre,
Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Sulligent, Union Springs, Anniston, Roanoke,
Carrollton, Heflin, Double Springs, Eufaula, Alabaster,
Dadeville, Tallassee, Livingston, Columbiana, Ashland, Valley,
Montgomery, Phenix City, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Greensboro, Vernon,
and Hoover
1044 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 23 in the north and 28 in the south expected.

* WHERE...All of central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the 
  Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and 
cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1219 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-161800-
/O.EXT.KBMX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.FZ.W.0001.260317T0300Z-260317T1500Z/
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-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Opelika, Pell City, Rockford, Fayette,
Oneonta, Troy, Linden, Marion, Lanett, Prattville, Moundville,
Birmingham, Selma, Pelham, Clanton, Hamilton, Fort Deposit,
Eutaw, Centreville, Lafayette, Demopolis, Hayneville, Moody,
Auburn, Gadsden, Talladega, Alexander City, Tuskegee, Centre,
Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Sulligent, Union Springs, Anniston, Roanoke,
Carrollton, Heflin, Double Springs, Eufaula, Alabaster,
Dadeville, Tallassee, Livingston, Columbiana, Ashland, Valley,
Montgomery, Phenix City, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Greensboro, Vernon,
and Hoover
1219 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 23 in the north and 28 in the south expected.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the 
  Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and 
cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1210 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-170200-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FZ.W.0001.260317T0300Z-260318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
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-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Opelika, Lafayette, Tallassee,
Hayneville, Moody, Greensboro, Columbiana, Talladega,
Centreville, Wetumpka, Union Springs, Carrollton, Hamilton,
Centre, Hoover, Troy, Marion, Jasper, Sylacauga, Clanton,
Ashland, Livingston, Demopolis, Eufaula, Selma, Oneonta, Eutaw,
Sulligent, Valley, Fayette, Pelham, Prattville, Fort Deposit,
Linden, Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee, Heflin, Vernon, Roanoke, Alexander
City, Phenix City, Birmingham, Alabaster, Moundville, Rockford,
Montgomery, Dadeville, Auburn, Gadsden, Double Springs, Lanett,
Anniston, and Pell City
1210 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with 
  gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the 
  Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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


&&

$$

25/Owen

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
605 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 603 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2026

 - There is a medium to high chance for severe weather Sunday
   night into Monday morning. There's increasing concern for
   widespread damaging winds and a few tornadoes.

 - There is a very high chance (>90%) for freezing temperatures
   Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for all of Central Alabama.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 1239 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2026

Severe weather is expected Sunday night into Monday morning.

A deep trough with a strong low pressure system is expected to slide
through the Central US and push a cold front into Central Alabama.
We're expecting a line of storms to move quickly along that frontal
boundary. Widespread damaging wind appears to be the highest threat;
however, strong low level and deep layer shear will certainly raise
the potential for a few embedded tornadoes with this line.
Currently, the lines of storms is expected to move into Central
Alabama around 9pm - 11pm and exit the region to our southeast by 6-
7 am Monday morning.

Instability doesn't appear to be as much of an uncertainty as it
has been in the past few days. Latest model trends have become
more consistent with anywhere between 700-1200 J/kg of surface-
based CAPE. Given the strong dynamics and strong low level jet,
this should easily be able to support the severe storms that are
shown, along with supporting embedded tornadoes.

Monday will be much colder just after this cold front moves through.
Monday daytime highs are only expected to top out in the 40s for
most locations. A widespread freeze is expected Tuesday morning and
Wednesday morning with at least a low to medium chance for a hard
freeze for some of our colder locations across the north on Tuesday
morning. Broad high pressure builds across the region for the
remainder of next week, keeping Central AL rain free and moderating
to more seasonable temperatures as we go through the second half of
the week.

25/Owen

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 603 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2026

While VFR conditions are currently expected for the entire TAF
period, there is a small window between 09-12z where some sites
could see MVFR CIGs. However, confidence was not high enough to
carry that in any FM groups at this time.

/44/

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Increasing moisture is expected Sunday ahead of another strong cold
front that will move through Sunday night into Monday morning. Much
colder and drier conditions expected Monday through Wednesday. Winds
will be gusty and likely exceed critical thresholds Monday, but RHs
should remain in the low 30% range. Winds decrease through the
remainder of the week but RHs will drop into the low 20% range for
many locations Tuesday afternoon and again across the south
Wednesday afternoon.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     52  76  34  48 /   0  10 100  30
Anniston    54  77  38  50 /   0  10  90  40
Birmingham  57  77  37  48 /   0  10 100  30
Tuscaloosa  55  79  37  48 /   0  10 100  20
Calera      55  78  37  50 /   0  10 100  30
Auburn      57  77  43  54 /   0  10  90  50
Montgomery  57  80  41  53 /   0  10  90  40
Troy        57  79  43  55 /   0  10  90  50

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

DISCUSSION...25/Owen
AVIATION.../44/