Wind Advisory
Expires 10:00 PM CDT on March 20, 2010
Statement as of 11:52 am CDT on March 20, 2010
... Wind Advisory now in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening...
The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening.
Strong north and northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph can be expected this afternoon through mid evening. The strong
northwest winds are likely to persist overnight and strengthen
again on Sunday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to
30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should
use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may
wish to take action to secure trash cans... lawn furniture... and
other lightweight outdoor objects that may be blown around in the
strong winds.
Special Weather Statement
Expires 4:00 PM CDT on March 20, 2010
Statement as of 6:10 am CDT on March 20, 2010
... A chance of snow and freezing temperatures possible this
weekend...
Cold Canadian air is returning to the region behind a strong cold
front. There will be a chance of snow generally along and north of
the I-20 corridor... beginning this afternoon and continuing
overnight... then moving to the northeast part of North Texas by
Sunday afternoon. Areas north of a Graham to Fort Worth... Canton line
have the best chance of accumulating snowfall... which may reach 1 to
3 inches... with isolated higher amounts possible along the Red River
valley and north of a Sherman to Cooper line. Most of the snowfall
will melt Sunday afternoon as temperatures warm into the lower 40s.
Near freezing temperatures will also return to areas northwest of a
Comanche to Sherman line today. Overnight... temperatures will
fall to near or below freezing across the northwest two thirds of
North Texas. Another freeze is expected over the northern third
of North Texas Monday morning. North Texas residents should
take appropriate action to protect sensitive vegetation.
Residents of North Texas should monitor the latest forecasts from
the National Weather Service in Fort Worth for any changes in this
winter event.
