...WINTER WEATHER SHIFTING AWAY FROM THE AREA...
.The back edge of wintry precipitation is currently moving east
across the Northern Coastal Bend into the Victoria Crossroads.
All wintry precipitation should end early this evening.
However...brisk north winds and cold air temperatures will
continue resulting in very cold wind chills for much of tonight.
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet occurring. Very cold wind chills
expected. The ice will result in very slippery conditions on
sidewalks, roads and bridges, including during the evening
commute. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze are
expected. Expect wind chills to range from 16 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Aransas and Refugio
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST
Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.