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Wind Chill Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
625 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
...Frozen precipitation and bitter cold Tuesday and Wednesday...
.A powerful arctic cold front will blast through Deep South Texas
and the Rio Grande Valley Tuesday morning. Strong winds and cold
temperatures will combine to produce very cold and even dangerous
wind chills. Additionally, freezing temperatures will help to
produce a chance of sleet and freezing rain across the entire
region. The cold will produce life-threatening conditions for
people, pets, and animals, while the ice will create hazardous
driving conditions.
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Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, and Harlingen
625 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Very cold to dangerously cold
wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 17
degrees to 27 degrees.
* WHERE...Starr, Hidalgo, Inland Willacy and Inland Cameron
County.
* WHEN...Mid-afternoon Tuesday to late Tuesday night for the Wind
Chill Advisory, Tuesday night to mid-morning Wednesday for the
Winter Weather Advisory, and late Tuesday night to early
afternoon Wednesday for the Wind Chill Warning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel
conditions, including during rush hour Wednesday morning. Total
ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
For maximum warmth, dress in layers of clothing. Protect outside
pets and livestock by providing adequate shelter and a safe
source of heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
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