ALABAMA — A strong fall cold front will bring windy conditions across the Southeast starting Friday afternoon, October 16. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected across much of Alabama and Mississippi as the front moves through. Gusts will keep going into early Saturday afternoon before settling down Saturday evening. The windy stretch begins when the cold front reaches each area.
Front Arrives in West Alabama Around 1 P.M. Friday
The cold front is expected to reach northwest Alabama and central Mississippi around 1 p.m. Friday. That includes areas near Tuscaloosa and Jackson, Mississippi.
Gusty winds in this zone are expected to last until about 1 p.m. Saturday. Winds should then slowly ease through the afternoon.
Montgomery and Central Alabama Windy From 3 P.M. Friday
The front is forecast to reach central Alabama around 3 p.m. Friday. Montgomery and nearby communities will see winds pick up during the late afternoon.
Gusts are expected to continue until about 3 p.m. Saturday. Areas east toward the Georgia border will see the wind arrive a bit later.
South Alabama and Gulf Coast Windy From 6 P.M. Friday
The front is expected to reach south Alabama, coastal Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast around 6 p.m. Friday. That includes areas near Mobile and New Orleans…