* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulations of mainly ice and sleet are likely across the region late Friday night through Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Northern portions of south central Texas.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas across the Hill Country could see wintry precipitation effects as early as Midnight Saturday. Areas along the I-35 Corridor should expect wintry precipitation as early as daybreak Saturday. Areas south and east of I-35 should experience wintry precipitation in the daytime hours Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LLANO ... BURNET ... WILLIAMSON ... VAL VERDE ... EDWARDS ... REAL ... KERR ... BANDERA ... GILLESPIE ... KENDALL ... BLANCO ... HAYS ... TRAVIS ... BASTROP ... LEE ... COMAL ... CALDWELL ... FAYETTE
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking 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.
