- Winter Weather Advisory for Duval County, Texas
- Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 11:48AM CST until January 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS
- Effective: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:48 a.m.
- Expires: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6 p.m.
...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 ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet occurring at times. Very cold
wind chills expected. The ice will result in difficult travel
conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional ice
accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected.
Expect wind chills to range from 15 to 25 degrees.
* WHERE...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Webb and Duval.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST
Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite
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.