Værmelding for Vinegar Bend Volunteer Fire Department

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 7:47PM CST until January 23 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwestFlorida, and southeast Mississippi.* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezingtemperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

National Weather Service