New event. Cold Weather Advisory from 1/22/2025 6:00 PM to 1/23/2025 9:00 AM CST
…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 10 above. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN…For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.