Tinker AFB, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 6 or more inches are likely across parts of
Oklahoma. A glaze of ice up to two tenths of an inch is possible
in parts of southern Oklahoma and north Texas along with sleet
accumulations.

Winds could gust as high as 35 mph on Friday. Additionally,
dangerously cold wind chills are expected Friday night through
Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern,
northwest, southeast, southern, southwest, and western
Oklahoma and northern Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
Texas.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

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.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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