A very cold and dangerous stretch of weather is settling into central Alabama, with First Alert Weather Days beginning tonight and continuing through Monday morning due to an extended period of temperatures remaining below freezing.

Severe weather will again be possible in Alabama on Saturday, and a tornado watch has been extended for part of the state. The National Weather Service said a few tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain will all be possible today for mainly the southern half of the state.

By Monday morning, temperatures will be in the 10s with wind chills near zero in the Tennessee Valley and in the single digits around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston and Gadsden.

Watch the CBS 42 Weather Livestream Channel for more the latest LOCAL Forecast: Friday will be cloudy and cool. Most stay rain free through the day. High temperatures will be in the upper 40s to

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Special Weather Statement about the frigid temperatures across the region.

A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham at 8:05 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25. This warning applies to Greene, Hale and Marengo counties.

Alabama travelers face uncertainties as airports across the state experience multiple cancellations amid ongoing winter weather. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, however, said it would continue normal operations,

Alabama, stay alert this weekend! Winter advisories, rain, and a severe weather threat are in effect for parts of the state.