Wind Advisory Issued for North Alabama

Gusts up to 40 mph expected on Sunday and Monday

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:36pm

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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for several counties in North Alabama, warning of strong winds with gusts up to 40 mph from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The advisory covers Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, and Cullman counties.

Why it matters

Strong winds can blow around unsecured objects, bring down tree limbs, and cause power outages, making driving difficult and dangerous, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents in the affected areas should take precautions to secure outdoor items and exercise caution when traveling.

The details

The National Weather Service issued the wind advisory on Saturday at 10:31 a.m., with the advisory in effect from 1 p.m. on Sunday until 1 a.m. on Monday. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected during this time period.

  • The wind advisory was issued on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.
  • The advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026 until 1 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

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The takeaway

Residents in the affected North Alabama counties should take steps to secure outdoor items and exercise caution when driving, especially for high-profile vehicles, during the wind advisory period on Sunday and Monday.