Winter Storm Warning for Hope-Prescott Region-UPDATED

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
900 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2025

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Including the cities of Springhill, Hawkins, Idabel, Linden,
Broken Bow, Naples, Mineola, Stamps, Shreveport, Hughes Springs,
El Dorado, Haynesville, Queen City, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hope,
Mount Vernon, Big Sandy, Clarksville, Tyler, Ashdown, Mount
Pleasant, De Queen, Mineral Springs, Gilmer, Magnolia, Bossier
City, Bogata, Minden, Omaha, Marshall, Bradley, Jefferson,
Daingerfield, Lewisville, Nashville, Homer, Pittsburg, Prescott,
Lone Star, Texarkana, Dierks, Longview, and Atlanta
900 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to 5 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN…Until 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 Friday morning commute.

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.