An updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:32 p.m. in effect until 6 p.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay and Randolph counties.

The weather service states to expect, “Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”

“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,” states the weather service. “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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.”

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