Perhaps Lake Martin’s most painted landmark, Sand Island has struggled for decades to maintain its picturesque existence for artists, picnickers, floaters and skiers, and the little island between Kowaliga and Willow Point now faces another challenge. She’s about to lose her last remaining pine tree.
Known as ‘the little island that could’ in lake lore, Sand Island almost disappeared completely 10 years ago after erosion reduced the island to 20 feet wide and perhaps 65 feet long. It was saved then through the intervention of Mother Nature and the labor and materials of Russell Lands On Lake Martin, the island’s owner.
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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