From the Huntsville NWS Instant Message chat…
FYI, we’re getting multiple reports of icy roadways (probably mostly elevated surfaces) in Franklin County, mainly south of Russellville
8:29 AM
the state trooper post reports multiple accidents, some with injuries
8:30 AM
also, Cullman County just reported an accident on an icy bridge a couple miles east of Jones Chapel on US 278 (that’s west of Cullman)
any other reports you can pass along will be much appreciated this morning
Lawrence Co EMA reports bridges icing over on AL Hwy 157 at the Lawrence/Colbert Co line. an accident occurred at this location
Colbert County EMA reports rural roads in the area are beginning to ice over, primary in southern and western portions of the county
