Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all Alabama counties effective Monday at 3 p.m. ahead of possible winter weather throughout the state.
In anticipation of rain, snow and freezing temperatures in the coming days, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisory for a large portion of the state.
The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
“Now is a good time to prepare for the inclement conditions winter weather may bring in the coming days,” said Brian Hastings, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. “Although the storm is fast-moving with short but heavy bursts of snow fall, it is the freezing temperatures after the front passage and especially at night that will create dangerous driving conditions where residual water on roadways freezes.”
Motorists are encouraged to travel only for emergencies.
If travel is necessary, the governor’s office advises using extreme caution while driving, checking road conditions before departing and allowing for increased travel time. You can check road conditions at algotraffic.com.
The governor’s office also advises motorists to keep an emergency supply kit in their vehicles which includes items such as blankets, bottles of water, snacks, a phone charger and a first aid kit.
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