NEWS RELEASE
Winter Weather – January 16
Temperatures will drop drastically today with wind chills near 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Any precipitation we receive will likely remain frozen on roadways until we go above freezing Thursday. TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. Visit https://algotraffic.com/ for state road information. For local information follow GECEMA on Facebook and Twitter.
The following Warming Centers are currently open:
- Salvation Army – 114 N 11th Street Gadsden – 256.546.4673 – Open overnight
- Elliott Community Center – 2829 W Meighan Blvd Gadsden – 256.549.4674 – Open until 5 p.m. – Pet friendly in crate
- Carnes Recreation Center – 102 Case Avenue – 256.538.3712 – will open at 12 noon as a warming center and as a stranded motorist facility – until further notice