Kempner, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 1 to 2 inches. Ice accumulations
between a quarter of an inch to one third of an inch (0.25-0.33)
are also possible. The forecast amounts are subject to change as
new data arrives.

* WHERE...Central Texas

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

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become dangerous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and
tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life
threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Make
winter preparations to homes and businesses today or tomorrow!

Have an emergency kit ready. Check on vulnerable friends and family.
You should consider altering or delaying all travel plans. If travel
is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 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 5 to 10 below
zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if
precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
at risk.

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.

Make winter preparations to homes and businesses before Friday.
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.

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