Emergency management agencies across Central Alabama are working to make sure you are prepared for this weekend’s winter blast.The Cherokee County EMA director told WVTM 13 that he and his staff are working around the clock as Central Alabama prepares for the winter storm.

Schools around central Arkansas are announcing closures as winter weather is expected to enter the state Thursday.

Many public and private schools throughout North Alabama and southern Tennessee are closing Friday due to the threat of winter weather.