When red lights begin to flash and the crossing gate lowers across the track, most motorists know to stay put because a train is just around the corner.
But according to Nancy Hudson, state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver, a number of motorists don’t pay attention to those warnings. That’s why she and the Alexander City Police Department joined forces to promote awareness and safety at railroad crossings Monday.
...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. &&
...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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