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New storm system could pose threat to Cullman area
By Brittany WoodbyBWOODBY@CULLMANTIMES.COM
Cullman residents could see another round of severe weather striking the area later this evening and throughout tomorrow.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Cullman County to remain in effect throughout the day and tomorrow morning, with showers and thunderstorms approaching northwest alabama tonight.
Two periods of thunderstorms are expected — one tomorrow morning and another tomorrow afternoon. Each could bring winds as strong as 45 miles per hour and hail.
Cullman Emergency Management Agency Assistant Director Kelly Allen said it is difficult to anticipate how much impact the system will have in Cullman or what areas will be most susceptible.
“Everyone should be prepared and have your family plan and preparedness plan together,” he said. “Don’t wait until the sirens sound before you activate your preparedness plan.”
Allen said all emergency personnel will be on standby throughout this evening and tomorrow in the event they will be activated to duty.
Kim Arnold, representative for the Cullman County School Board, said as of today county schools will still begin at their regular times.
“We are still planning on going in at 8 a.m.,” she said. “The reason is we have EMA in the building with us and they have direct communication with us.”
Arnold said school authorities will assess the situation tomorrow morning and make announcements via the radio and local television if schools will start later.
Tim Loveless, school safety coordinator for Cullman City Schools, said authorities will wait until tomorrow morning to make a decision as well.
“We have another briefing scheduled for 8:30 tonight. Until we see how fast the front is moving we can’t determine whether we will start schools later,” he said.
Loveless said if the decision is made to postpone classes, the system will activate its emergency call system as well as notify radio and television stations.
For more information about local weather advisories, click<a href=""><h1> here </a></h1>to visit the EMA officeWeb site.
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