All of Baldwin County and the surrounding region are preparing for an Extreme Cold Warning in effect Friday night into Sunday morning.

There is also a Wind Advisory that calls for 15-25 mph winds with gusts up to 40mph, according to the National Weather Service Mobile office. Those forecasts combined equals wind chills of 2-13 degrees expected inland and 13-18 along the coast Friday night. Saturday night, wind chills will drop into the single digits area wide.

Prolonged below freezing temperatures up to 36 hours in duration are expected Friday night through Sunday morning. NWS warns that "frostbite and hypothermia are likely if precautions are not taken. Exposed pipes and unprotected outdoor plumbing can burst in these conditions."

To prepare for the cold, NWS says to "ensure exposed pipes and unprotected outdoor plumbing are adequately insulated. Turn off automatic sprinklers. Provide pets and livestock with warm shelter and fresh (non-frozen) water."