As of 6:45 p.m. December 8, 2017
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
500 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017
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500 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham.
.DAY ONE…Outlook through Tonight.
Snow will gradually come to and end for the northern counties from west to east overnight. Southern counties will experience a quick change over to snow this evening and also moving out overnight.
The heaviest band, about 50 miles wide, from Demopolis to Clanton to Wedowee will have total snow accumulations of 5 inches that will be common. Several areas will receive up to 10 inches, primarily on grassy and elevated surfaces. Areas both north and south of this band will receive one quarter to 2 inches of snow by morning. Please refer to the Winter Weather products for up to date information on advisories and warnings.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Activation of storm spotters and emergency management will be needed through tonight.
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