January 20, 2025 | Weather Alerts
Event extended (time). Winter Storm Warning from 1/21/2025 12:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM
CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations up to 2 inches across the Lakes region of southeast
Texas into central Louisiana, with 4 and 8 inches across much of
southwest and south central Louisiana and southeast Texas. Ice
accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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