The National Weather Service has issued a risk 3 out of 5 severe weather risk from 9 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Monday for Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties.Â
The National Weather Service has issued a risk 2 severe weather risk from 9 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday for Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties.Â
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell spoke to the Tallapoosa County Republican Party during a meet and greet the group held Thursday night.
Tallapoosa County Commission’s quarterly Throw Away Days is just in time to start cleaning out all that stuff that has accumulated in homes during the winter months.
An extreme cold watch is in effect throughout Central Alabama, and to combat such possible temperatures, warming stations are opening around Tallapoosa County and a local church is opening its doors tonight and Monday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a Risk 2 severe weather report for Tallapoosa County. The potential for severe weather is expected to last overnight until 2 p.m. Saturday.Â
...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.
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...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.
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Camp ASCCA has been fortunate enough to not have to turn away a camper because of financial reasons. The camp’s annual Jingle Jump is a big reason why.Â
The National Park Service announced last week Horseshoe Bend National Military Park reopened the tour road and portions of the eastern trail system Monday.Â
While Rev. Chad Middlebrooks enjoys his role playing Santa Claus at local Christmas events, he also wants to remind people about the true meaning of Christmas.
According to Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director Jason Moran, a tornado watch has been issued in the area until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Kentavious Miles, 32, of Valley, was arrested after a traffic stop and it was discovered he was allegedly responsible for a string of thefts Friday morning, according to a press release from the Alexander City Police Department.Â
