Winter Storm Warning issued for Hope-Prescott Region-UPDATED

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
116 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

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Including the cities of Stamps, El Dorado, Homer, Daingerfield,
Mount Vernon, Atlanta, Lewisville, Prescott, Big Sandy, Quitman,
Broken Bow, Haynesville, Mineral Springs, Lone Star, Jefferson,
Gilmer, Linden, Texarkana, Hope, Queen City, Mineola, Ashdown,
Bogata, Magnolia, Winnsboro, Omaha, Tyler, Bradley, Idabel,
Clarksville, Minden, De Queen, Marshall, Longview, Nashville,
Dierks, Naples, Pittsburg, Bossier City, Hughes Springs, Hawkins,
Springhill, Mount Pleasant, and Shreveport

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON CST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts,
and ice accumulations up to one half of an inch, are expected.

* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.

* WHEN…From 6 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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.