...WINTER WEATHER SHIFTING AWAY FROM THE AREA...
.The back edge of wintry precipitation is currently moving east
across the Coastal Plains and Northern Coastal Bend along with the
Victoria area. All wintry precipitation should end early this
evening...if not sooner. However...brisk north winds and cold air
temperatures will continue resulting in very cold wind chills for
much of tonight.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
* 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 25 degrees.
* WHERE...Jim Wells.
* 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.