...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. &&
