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. Please send your pictures and reports to our social media pages.

The following warming centers are currently open:

1. Salvation Army – 114 N 11th Street Gadsden – 256.546.4673 - Open overnight

2. Elliott Community Center – 2829 W Meighan Blvd Gadsden – 256.549.4674 – Open Overnight - Pet friendly in crate

3. 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 

For more information, contact the Gadsden/Etowah EMA at 256-549-4575

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