Dangerous cold: How many pipes should you leave dripping to prevent freezing?
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Key Points:
- A significant cold front is expected to bring the coldest temperatures of the season to Alabama and much of the Southeast, with overnight lows dipping into the lower teens in north Alabama and remaining below freezing from early Sunday morning until around noon Monday.
- Wind chills will be dangerously low, reaching single digits and teens in many areas, prompting a cold weather advisory that extends to the coast where temperatures could drop to the lower 20s.
- The National Weather Service advises residents to limit outdoor exposure, dress warmly, bring pets indoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and maintain safe distances from space heaters to prevent cold-related hazards.
- To prevent freezing and bursting pipes, especially in unheated or exposed areas, residents are urged to drain or cover pipes, disconnect outdoor
