Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the region in waves tonight and tomorrow morning, but some models are now trending upward for the chance of wintry precipitation Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
Tuesday midday is expected to see snow into Wednesday night.
Freezing cold air will come before Monday morning, when temperatures could dip into the lower 20s and and wind chills in the teens. Daytime highs will struggle to get out of the 30s for many locations.
A warming shelter will open Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center behind the main church building at 300 West Main Street. It will remain open until noon Jan. 23. Meals and cots will be provided. The doors will be locked at 9 p.m. each night.
Dothan recreation centers will be open until 6 p.m. You can call 211 for information on more warming shelters.
NOW is the time to plan and prepare for the coming week.
Ahead of cold weather, remember to prepare by protecting the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants.
Have blankets and warm clothing ready. Make sure to dress children going to school this week in warm clothing. Check on neighbors who may not have good heating systems. If you use space heaters, plug them directly into a wall, not into an extension cord. Do not leave them on overnight.
Bring outdoor pets inside. You can also create shelters for outdoor pets.
Remember to drip faucets. Moving water helps protect pipes from freezing.
Bring plants which could be killed by low temperatures inside, or use tarps or another covering to protect plants which can’t be moved. Use extra mulch to protect the roots.
