Dallas, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
possible.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if
precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Ice accumulations between a
quarter of an inch and one half of an inch possible, with isolated
ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch.

* WHERE...North Central and Northeast Texas.

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

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may
cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expect power
outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary,
drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you,
including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.

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