…BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ONGOING ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA…
.A coastal low moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico is
producing periods of visibility reducing heavy snow and wind gusts
in excess of 35 MPH in bands moving onshore. These bands will
continue to move in and out of the warned area through the morning
creating hazardous conditions to anyone exposed outdoors for
extended periods of time.
* WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning and evening commutes. The strong winds and weight of snow
on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power
outages.