Santo, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday.

* 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.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations
between one quarter of an inch and one half of an inch. Isolated
amounts up to three quarters of an inch can't be ruled out, mainly
in eastern North Texas. In addition, sleet and snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 inches are expected, with amounts near or above 5
inches near the Red River.

* WHERE...North Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* 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...

Have an emergency kit ready in case of power outages. Check on
vulnerable friends and family.

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.

The latest road conditions can be found at drivetexas.org.

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