Ville Platte, LA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low between 5 and 10 above
into Monday morning, then wind chills 10 to 15 on Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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