Roads open as cold takes over Elmore County

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 8 above.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...Until 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.

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