Alabama thread!

From AlabamaWX

BITTERLY COLD AIR GETTING CLOSE: Temperatures will reach the 55-61 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a mostly cloudy sky; most of the day will be dry, and the sun could peek out in spots this afternoon. Enjoy these temperatures as the long awaited Arctic front will enter the northwest corner of the state around 6-7p CT.

Here are important notes on the bitterly colder air that will roll into Alabama tonight:

*Some light rain will develop ahead of the front tonight, but amounts will be very light, under one tenth of an inch for most places.

*Temperatures will drop very quickly after the frontal passage. Some places will go from 45 degrees to 15 degrees in only two hours.

*A brief period of fight snow showers and snow flurries are likely in the cold air over the northern third of the state after the front passes. But deeper moisture will be exiting the state rapidly as the cold air arrives and no meaningful accumulation is expected. But, there might be a few spots where the grass gets white, especially across higher terrain of Northeast Alabama.

*Strong northwest winds of 15-30 mph will bring the wind chill index down into the -10 to -15 degree range after midnight and into tomorrow morning over North Alabama. The wind chill index will remain below zero through much of the day. Wind chill warnings have been issued for much of the state.



*Those strong winds will dry the roads quickly, and widespread travel problems are not expected. However, if there are any spots with standing water, it will turn to ice quickly, so watch for icy spots if you are driving tonight or Friday.

*Air temperatures will dip into the 5-12 degree range over the northern half of the state early Saturday morning; lows will be in the teens down to the Gulf Coast.

*It will likely be Monday of next week (December 26) before temperatures rise above freezing over the northern half of Alabama… meaning many communities will experience over 72 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures. This will be the coldest Christmas for most of Alabama since 1989.

*PEOPLE: It will be dangerously cold, especially for those without adequate shelter and safe sources of warmth!

-Wear layers and have extra blankets on hand.
-Check on neighbors.
-Ensure loved ones/neighbors have a safe and reliable heat source.
-Arrange for emergency heat in case of power failure.
-Practice home heating safety. Keep heating equipment at least 3 feet from anything that can burn; do not plug space heaters into an extension cord or power strip.
-If traveling, make sure you are ready to handle any surprises that may leave you stranded. Have supplies such as water and food, warm clothes and blankets, and a charged cell phone. Don’t let your gas tank get too low so that you can periodically run the engine for heat.

*PETS: Not all furry family members are equipped to handle the bitter cold! They can die if left exposed to extreme temperatures!

-Bring pets indoors with a source of food and water.
-Ensure pets will not be able to gain access to hazardous materials or items.

*PIPES: They can burst, leaving you without water and result in damage to your home!

-Cover/insulate or drain exposed pipes before Thursday.
-Drip faucets.

NEXT WEEK: The week will be dry with a warming trend; temperatures reach the low 60s by Friday (December 30)… See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1989: Between December 22 and December 24, 1989, deepening low pressure pulled a frigid arctic air mass into the southeastern United States. This sequence of events produced a historic snowstorm and a rare white Christmas across the region. At Charleston, South Carolina, the storm deposited 8 inches of snow – the greatest snowfall in modern history. At Savannah, Georgia, the storm total accumulation of 3.6 inches tied the greatest snowfall in modern history.

 

What’s up Phil?
It’s Friday for me this week. I need to round up some smaller firewood and check antifreeze in stuff. It’s gonna be nippy.

 

Sup Mike

Nice. I'm on 2 of 8

 

Did you check the gas?

 

FJ case and straight tube

 

Sup Jeff

Sup Brian

 

Not much Phil, going into town and finish up Christmas shopping and then go out to lunch with my neighbor lady.

 

Good morning Brian.

 

Not much. Bummed out to be honest. The job with the Solar folk has apparently vaporized and I've been ghosted. My previous employer that laid me off has wanted me to come back for a month so I contacted them and they gave me an offer. So I'm going back there. I talked to my buddy that works with the Solar people and he is just as confused as I am. It's ok though because what I'll be doing at BC Stone will help me with the Solar in the future. My buddy will be President in about a year and even if he isn't I'll be able to get on. He's Vice president now and could get me on but I didn't want him to do that. I think learning the survey side will get me a better position in the future with IEA. One or two years who knows. It's all in God's time anyway. I felt like my buddy getting me on would be forcing things and I just didn't want that. It's weird to be thankful and disappointed at the same time.

 

I know the feeling

 

At least you've got a backup plan. Could be a whole lot worse.

 

Oh yea for sure. I'm blessed there is no doubt about that.

 

Nice.
I called one of my docs last night and asked him to put in a call for me with the job app. His family has deep roots and a lot of pull here. He said send me the job app and let him figure out who he needed to contact. I know it's not a given, but with his help.....it betters my chances

 

Messing with @TRD Tyler

 

I noticed

 

last day of work till Tuesday basically. Tomorrow our Christmas party at work so basically BS then we get to leave after which is around 11 lol.

 

Nice

 

Im excited!

 

I'm praying this job comes through.