The Cherokee County Alabama Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency is issuing a warning to boaters on Weiss Lake after all the recent heavy rains.
The Agency posted on its Facebook site on Friday:
We want to remind everyone the importance of being very cautious while frequenting Weiss Lake over the next several weeks. Due to the flooding conditions Weiss Lake has many hazards present. Some you can see and some you can’t. Floating debris is an example of some of the hazards that you can see but there is debris that’s floating just under the water surface that your can’t see. Cherokee Electric has disconnected power to several areas around the lake due to the electrocution hazard that is present. We remind you to stay out of the flood waters as most of these hazards are extremely dangerous and life threatening. During this time it doesn’t matter how well you know the waters. As always, if you find yourself needing help or in a dangerous situation dial 911.
The picture is in the area of Cowan Creek Bridge (Old Pruitt’s Restaurant) on County Rd 22.
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