Elmore County Issues Resumption of Travel Statement

ELMORE COUNTY

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

P.O. Box 1060, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

Telephone (334) 567-6451            Fax (334) 514-5213

 

Release Number:  Jan 2017 – 004

URGENT: For Immediate Release, REQUEST Your Widest Dissemination

 Memorandum for Local Media Contacts

 From:  Eric Jones, Director

 

Ref:  Elmore County Road and Bridge Conditions – Resumption of Travel Statement

Date:  January 07, 2017                                      

                             

Press Release

                                          

Elmore County Issues Resumption of Travel Statement

 

Elmore County – The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, has issued the following statement for all of Elmore County, the City of Wetumpka, and the City of Tallassee:

 

RESUMPTION OF TRAVEL STATEMENT:  Effective 4 AM 7 January 2017 conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Elmore County roads and bridges, the City of Wetumpka streets, and the City of Tallassee streets has been lifted. Because county and city officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded to use caution while traveling.

If you have any questions regarding the above RESUMPTION OF TRAVEL STATEMENT you may contact the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (EOC) at 334-567-6451.

 

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CONTACT:

Eric Jones, Elmore County EMA

567-6451

City of Tallassee Added to Impassable Travel Advisory Effective 6PM, 6 Jan 2017

2017-01-06 18:22:07   URGENT: For Immediate Release, REQUEST Your Widest Dissemination

 Memorandum for Local Media Contacts

 From: Kimberly L. Trost, Program Coordinator and PIO

 Ref: Road and Bridge Conditions in Elmore County – Expanded Impassable Travel Advisory to include the City of Tallassee streets

Date: January 06, 2017                                      

                                                                                                                                 Press Release

                                                                                    City of Tallassee Now Included in Impassable Travel Advisory

 Elmore County – The Impassable Travel Advisory issued earlier by the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, for Elmore County roads and bridges (NOT state routes), that was updated to include City of Wetumpka streets, now includes the City of Tallassee and their city streets. The Advisory issued previously reads as follows:

IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective 6 PM, 6 January, 2017, ELMORE COUNTY roads and bridges in Elmore County should be considered IMPASSABLE until further notice. Members of the general public are advised that when roads and bridges become IMPASSABLE all travel should be suspended or delayed. Only emergency vehicles should travel on county roads and bridges until further notice.

 Elmore County EMA, in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, shall notify the public with a “Resumption of Travel” statement once conditions improve and roads and bridges are deemed passable.

If you have any questions regarding the above Impassable Travel Advisory, you may contact the Elmore County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 334-567-6451.

 

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URGENT Clarification & Update to Impassable Travel Advisory Effective 6PM, 6 Jan 2017

 

01/06/2017  4:27:39 PM

URGENT CLARIFICATION & Addition of City of Wetumpka: For Immediate Release, REQUEST Your Widest Dissemination

 Memorandum for Local Media Contacts

 From: Kimberly L. Trost, Program Coordinator and PIO

 Ref: Elmore County Road and Bridge Conditions – Impassable Travel Advisory

Date: January 06, 2017                                                                     

Press Release

                Elmore County Clarifies Impassable Travel Advisory for COUNTY ROADS Only; Advisory Now Includes the City of Wetumpka Streets

 Elmore County – The Elmore County Emergency Management agency (EMA), in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, issued the below Advisory that is applicable to Elmore COUNTY ROADS/BRIDGES and City of Wetumpka STREETS ONLY. This Advisory DOES NOT include state routes.

            IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective 6 PM, 6 January, 2017, ELMORE COUNTY roads and bridges in Elmore County should be considered IMPASSABLE until further notice. Members of the general public are advised that when roads and bridges become IMPASSABLE all travel should be suspended or delayed. Only emergency vehicles should travel on county roads and bridges until further notice.

 Elmore County EMA, in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, shall notify the public with a “Resumption of Travel” statement once conditions improve and ELMORE COUNTY roads and bridges and City of Wetumpka streets are passable once again.

If you have any questions regarding the above Impassable Travel Advisory, you may contact the Elmore County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 334-567-6451.

 

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CONTACT:

Kim Trost, Elmore County EMA

567-6451

IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY In Effect 6PM, 6 Jan 2017, for All of Elmore County

Release Number: Jan 2017 – 001

URGENT: For Immediate Release, REQUEST Your Widest Dissemination

Memorandum for Local Media Contacts

From: Kimberly L. Trost, Program Coordinator and PIO 

Ref: Elmore County Road and Bridge Conditions – Impassable Travel Advisory

Date: January 06, 2017                                                                    

                                                                                                                          Press Release

                                                                          Elmore County Issues Impassable Travel Advisory

Elmore County – The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, has issued the following advisory for all of Elmore County:

             IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective 6 PM, 6 January, 2017, all roads and bridges in Elmore County should be considered IMPASSABLE until further notice. Members of the general public are advised that when roads and bridges become IMPASSABLE all travel should be suspended or delayed. Only emergency vehicles should travel on county roads and bridges until further notice.

 Elmore County EMA, in coordination with the Elmore County Highway Department, shall notify the public with a “Resumption of Travel” statement once conditions improve.

If you have any questions regarding the above Impassable Travel Advisory, you may contact the Elmore County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 334-567-6451.

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 CONTACT:

Kim Trost, Elmore County EMA

567-6451                    

 

Winter Weather Update #1 – Elmore County, 6 Jan 2017

01/06/2017  8:32:16 AM  Below are the updated weather graphics issued by the NWS Office in Birmingham. These graphics show the updated effects of the winter weather that is forecasted to include types and amounts of precipitation. The primary change with their forecast this morning from last night is an increased threat in the areas well north of Elmore County. The forecast is pretty much the same for Elmore County at this point. The freezing temperatures have moved into north Alabama quicker than forecasted and central Mississippi is already experiencing sleet and snow.  

According to the NWS, today in central Alabama will be a day of patchy rain showers and as we go into the afternoon and evening hours this rain will transition over to a snow/sleet/freezing rain mix. Travel conditions are likely to deteriorate this afternoon, evening and into tonight. Travel conditions will likely continue to be impacted into the day tomorrow. Temperatures will fall below freezing this evening and will remain below freezing through tomorrow, possibly as late as 12:00 noon.  

Please be prepared to limit your travel this afternoon into tonight and tomorrow morning.  

Stay tuned for additional updates and please watch our website at www.elmorecoema.com  and social media post for all updates regarding updated weather information, road closures, and other hazards, etc.

NWS Win Wx 1  6 Jan 2017

NWS Win Wx 2  6 Jan 2017

NWS Win Wx 3  6 Jan 2017

 

 

Updated NWS Winter Weather Impact Graphics – for 1/6/2017 (Issued 1/5/2017)

01/05/2017  5:23:13 PM  The National Weather Service (NWS) Birmingham has issued the below updated graphics regarding winter weather conditions forecasted for our area beginning tomorrow morning. The below graphics include types and amounts of expected precipitation. If additional information becomes available we will provide updates via our website and social media.

NWS Win Wx 1  5 Jan  1700hrs

NWS Win Wx 2 5 Jan 1700hrs

NWS Win Wx 3  5 Jan 1700hrs

NWS Win Wx 4  5 Jan 1700hrs

Latest NWS Update for Winter Weather Conditions Beginning 1/6/2017 (Posted 1/5/2017)

01/05/2017  12:21:54 PM   Elmore County is currently under a Winter Storm Watch issued by the NWS beginning at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow and ending at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. This Winter Storm Watch may be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning as early as this afternoon for counties to our north. Elmore County may be included in the Warning as well but that is not certain at this time.  

According to NWS Office in Birmingham, Elmore County will begin to see rain Friday morning as early as 6:00 a.m. and be area wide by 12:00 noon. The NWS believes at this time that this rain may change over to a rain/snow/sleet/freezing rain mix by noon to 3:00 p.m. The NWS was very clear in that our area of the state Dallas, Autauga, Elmore and Tallapoosa counties could see more issues with regards sleet/freezing rain/snow mix when this transition begins to occur through the afternoon hours through midnight tomorrow night. The precipitation should then begin to come to an end by 6:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperatures for Elmore County will remain cold through the weekend. Low temperatures Saturday morning will be in the mid to upper 20’s. The temperature around noon Saturday will be in the low to mid 30’s with a high Saturday in the high 30’s. Low temperatures Sunday will be in the low 20’s and the high temperature Sunday afternoon will be around 40. Wind chills will remain in the teens and twenties all weekend beginning tomorrow night. 

Whether Elmore County receives more snow or a mix (snow/sleet/freezing rain) will determine how travel conditions and power infrastructure may be impacted. Below are a couple of graphics provided by the NWS that outline the potential winter weather hazards.  

We will continue to monitor and post updates now throughout the event as updates are available. Please watch our website at www.elmorecoema.com  and social media post for all updates regarding updated weather information, road closures, and other hazards, etc.

NWS Wx 5 Jan 0515 graphic

NWS Winter Wx 0540 5 Jan 2017

 

Wintry Precipitation Forecast for Elmore County

2017-01-05  9:54:04 AM  According to the latest NWS graphic below, it looks most likely, at this point, that we will see a mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain in Elmore County. The timing is the biggest unanswered question. The NWS will share the latest information  on the timeline of the onset of precipitation, duration of the precipitation and the type of precipitation that Elmore County is most likely to see later this morning. We expect to be able to provide our next update via our website & social media by noon today. 

NWS Wx 5 Jan 0515 graphic

Tricky Weather Forecast for Late Week-Winter Weather Possible for Elmore County

 

 

2017-01-04  3:45:43 PM   Rain is forecasted for our area beginning early Friday. There is a potential for wintry weather Friday into Saturday. According to the National Weather Service WFO in Birmingham winter weather (snow, sleet or freezing rain) could impact portions of central Alabama as early as 7 AM Friday morning through as late as noon on Saturday. Confidence in winter weather impacts for Friday and Saturday have increased but there are still many uncertainties in timing and the type of precipitation that we will see in Elmore County. The probability of freezing rain is low, but not zero. Below is the latest graphic issued by the NWS in Birmingham.  

Weather events involving the potential for winter weather are the most difficult for forecasters to predict, so please monitor the forecast and conditions very closely. We could see significant winter weather impacts or we may only see rainfall. At this point, it is more of a wait and see game, but we need to be prepared with our winter weather plans, just in case.

We will have a webinar with the National Weather Service tomorrow (5 Jan 2017) and will post the update to our website and social media sites.

Winter Wx 4 Jan 17