Childress In Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Watch
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Childress County Judge Kim Jones shared this information about the Winter Storm Warning and the Extreme Cold Watch.
| Alert: | WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation likely. Total snow and sleet accumulations in excess of 4 inches are likely across portions of the region and ice accumulations in excess of one tenth of an inch are possible. WHERE: The South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN: From noon Friday to noon CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Roads will become slick and hazardous, and travel could be extremely difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Power outages and tree damage are possible. |
| Instructions: | 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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. |
| Target Area: | Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, Childress, Bailey, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Motley, Cottle, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Kent and Stonewall Counties. |
Extreme Cold Watch In Effect From Late Friday Night Through Saturday Morning
- WHAT: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero possible.
- WHERE: The South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southern Texas Panhandle.
- WHEN: From late FRIDAY night through SATURDAY morning.
- IMPACTS: The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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.
