...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS...
.The freezing line continues to advance south late this morning
with periods of light freezing rain and light freezing drizzle
expected to occur through the afternoon across all of South
Texas. The freezing rain and drizzle may eventually transition to
all sleet. The potential for wintry precipitation will end from
northwest to southeast late this afternoon and evening. Ice
accumulations will generally be less than a tenth of an inch...but
will still make travel dangerous across South Texas through the
day as roads may become slick and hazardous. In addition...the
combination of strong north winds and cold temperatures will
result in very cold to dangerous wind chills.
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Freezing rain and
sleet occurring at times. The ice will result in difficult
travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect
wind chills to range from 10 to 15 degrees through the afternoon
and them improving to 15 to 20 degrees tonight. Additional ice
accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected.
* WHERE...Bee and Goliad.
* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening
to 10 AM CST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills may
cause frostbite to exposed skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.
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.