... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to
noon CST Monday...
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of snow... sleet and ice... which is in
effect from midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. The Winter Storm
Watch is no longer in effect.
* Event... a wintry mix of freezing rain... sleet... and snow is
expected across extreme northeast Texas... southeast Oklahoma...
and parts of southwest Arkansas late Sunday night... ahead of an
upper level disturbance approaching the region. Ice accumulations
of a tenth to just less than a quarter of an inch are expected
across southeast Oklahoma and adjacent sections of southwest
Arkansas. Snow accumulations of one half to one inch across
northern McCurtain County Oklahoma... and parts of southwest
Arkansas... north of a Broken Bow Oklahoma... to De Queen... and
Nashville Arkansas line.
* Timing... accumulating freezing rain... sleet... and snow will
fall after midnight Sunday through Monday morning... before
surface temperatures rise above freezing near midday Monday.
* Impact... potentially significant ice accumulations could occur
on elevated objects such as bridges... overpasses... trees and
power lines. This could result in dangerous travel conditions...
and could lead to power outages.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that will impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.