The Alabama National Guard has been activated to help with the severe weather expected in Alabama over the next couple of days.

About 350 Guardsmen will operate mobility support teams that will be staged across the state to help communities and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency respond to the weather, the National Guard announced on social media.

The National Weather Service says a “significant” winter storm is increasingly likely for parts of Alabama starting late Thursday.

Winter storm watches for north and parts of central Alabama will go into effect at midnight on Friday.

The weather service says north Alabama could see 4 to 6 inches of snow, with 8 inches not out of the question in isolated areas.

Central Alabama areas that are under the winter storm watch could see 2 to 5 inches of snow and sleet.

Hazardous road conditions are expected through Saturday morning.

Read more: Winter storm in Alabama: What’s a winter storm watch? Winter storm warning? What’s the difference?

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