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Wind Advisory Issued For Central Alabama
A wind advisory for most of central Alabama is in effect Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A wind advisory is in effect for most of Alabama Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says occasional gusts of 30-40 mph are possible.
A cold front is also expected to sweep through Alabama in the next 48 hours ahead of a clear and mild weekend, according to the NWS.
"Winds will increase quite a bit this evening as the front passes through the region," the NWS said Wednesday morning. "Make sure to secure any loose outdoor items or decorations!"
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Meteorologist James Spann said clouds will increase across Alabama later today ahead of what he refers to as a "dynamic weather system" that will bring rain back to the state late Wednesday night.
"The day will also be windy; west winds will average 10-20 mph, with gusts to 25 mph," Spann said. "Temperatures will hover in the low 60s much of the day, and the wind will make it feel cooler."
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