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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Lake Charles, LA

February 16, 20214 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 16, 2021, 3:54 PM CST for 4 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 17, 2021, 5:00 AM CST. It was in force for 23 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2021, 3:54 PM CST (21:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2021, 5:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 3:49 AM CST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Newton County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 17, 8:20 AM CSTICE STORM10 Se De Ridder, LALA 324 FROM LA 171 TO LA 113 IN BEAUREGARD PARISH CLOSED DUE TO ICE ON ROADWAYS.
Feb 17, 11:35 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Alexandria, LABROADCASTER REPORTS 0.10 INCH OF ICE ACCUMULATION IN ALEXANDRIA.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.171 Ene Esler Regional Ai, LAKESF ASOS MEASURED 0.17 INCHES OF ICE BEFORE POWER LOST AT SITE.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.261 Nw Alexandria Interna, LAKAEX ASOS MEASURED 0.26 INCHES OF ICE.
Feb 17, 5:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.2Alexandria, LABROADCAST METEOROLOGIST REPORTS APPROXIMATELY 0.2 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION IN DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 83 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1054 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

828 
WWUS44 KLCH 162154
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
354 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Another Round of Winter Weather Possible for the Texas Lakes 
into Central Louisiana...

Another round of wintry precipitation is expected to affect the
area starting late tonight and persisting through Thursday 
morning. Locations across the Texas lakes region and Central 
Louisiana will see areas of freezing rain develop after midnight 
tonight, with rain continuing and increasing in intensity on 
Wednesday, before easing and eventually ending Thursday morning. 
Temperatures are currently expected to climb above freezing for a 
short time period Wednesday afternoon in this area, but are 
expected to fall below again Wednesday night. New ice
accumulations of between 0.10 and 0.30 inch are expected.

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-259-260-170600-
/O.UPG.KLCH.WS.A.0002.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WS.W.0003.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
354 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  up to one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Louisiana and 
  southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind
  chills as low as 10 above zero could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
133 
WWUS44 KLCH 170302
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
902 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Another Round of Winter Weather Possible for the Texas Lakes
into Central Louisiana...

Another round of wintry precipitation is expected to affect the
area starting late tonight and persisting through Thursday
morning. Locations across interior Southeast Texas and Central 
Louisiana will see areas of freezing rain develop after midnight 
tonight, with rain continuing and increasing in intensity on 
Wednesday, before easing and eventually ending Thursday morning. 
Temperatures are currently expected to climb above freezing for a 
short time period Wednesday afternoon in this area, but are 
expected to fall below again Wednesday night. New ice 
accumulations of between 0.10 and 0.30 inch are expected.

LAZ030-TXZ201-261-262-171400-
/O.EXA.KLCH.WS.W.0003.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
Beauregard-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Lumberton, Silsbee, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
902 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  up to one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Beauregard Parish. In Texas, Hardin, 
  Southern Jasper and Southern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-259-260-171400-
/O.CON.KLCH.WS.W.0003.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
902 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  up to one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Louisiana and 
  southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$
501 
WWUS44 KLCH 171000
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
400 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...Freezing Rain Spreading Into Parts of Southeast Texas and
Central Louisiana...

Another round of wintry precipitation is beginning this morning,
as areas of rain spread across the Texas Lakes region into Central
Louisiana. The areas of rain are expected to expand in coverage 
and intensity through the morning, gradually ending from west to 
east through the afternoon and into this evening. Temperatures are
currently expected to climb above freezing for a short time 
period this afternoon, but are expected to fall below freezing 
again tonight. Ice accumulations of between 0.10 and 0.30 inch are
expected in the warning area, with amounts of up to 0.10 inch in 
the advisory area. 

Additional light freezing rain is possible late tonight into 
Thursday morning in the warning area, though only light additional
accumulations are expected.

LAZ027>030-TXZ180-201-259>262-171800-
/O.CON.KLCH.WS.W.0003.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville,
Lumberton, Silsbee, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
400 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of
  one tenth to one third of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-171800-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.210217T1500Z-210218T0600Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
400 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$

13
385 
WWUS44 KLCH 171056
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
456 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...Freezing Rain Spreading Into Parts of Southeast Texas and
Central Louisiana...

Another round of wintry precipitation is beginning this morning,
as areas of rain spread across the Texas Lakes region into
Central Louisiana. The areas of rain are expected to expand in
coverage and intensity through the morning, gradually ending from
west to east through the afternoon and into this evening.
Temperatures are currently expected to climb above freezing for a
short time period this afternoon, but are expected to fall below
freezing again tonight. Ice accumulations of between 0.10 and
0.30 inch are expected in the warning area, with amounts of up to
0.10 inch in the advisory area.

Additional light freezing rain is possible late tonight into
Thursday morning in the warning area, though only light
additional accumulations are expected.

LAZ027>030-TXZ180-201-259>262-171800-
/O.CON.KLCH.WS.W.0003.210217T1100Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville,
Lumberton, Silsbee, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
456 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of 
  one tenth to one third of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-171800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.210217T1100Z-210218T0600Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
456 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$

13
709 
WWUS44 KLCH 172146
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
346 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...Freezing Rain Spreading Into Parts of Southeast Texas and
Central Louisiana...

Another round of wintry precipitation is beginning this morning,
as areas of rain spread across the Texas Lakes region into
Central Louisiana. The areas of rain are expected to expand in
coverage and intensity through the morning, gradually ending from
west to east through the afternoon and into this evening.
Temperatures are currently expected to climb above freezing for a
short time period this afternoon, but are expected to fall below
freezing again tonight. Ice accumulations of between 0.10 and
0.30 inch are expected in the warning area, with amounts of up to
0.10 inch in the advisory area.

Additional light freezing rain is possible late tonight into
Thursday morning in the warning area, though only light
additional accumulations are expected.

LAZ030-TXZ180-201-259>262-180600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Beauregard-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville,
Lumberton, Silsbee, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
346 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ027>029-180600-
/O.CON.KLCH.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, and Mansura
346 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Brief periods of moderate icing expected. Total ice
  accumulations less than one tenth with isolated one quarter of
  an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-180600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
346 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$
714 
WWUS44 KLCH 180330
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
930 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...BULK OF WINTRY MIX COMING TO AN END, BUT SOME ADDITIONAL LIGHT
FROZEN PRECIPITATION POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING...

Widespread wintry precipitation has moved east of the area, but
some light freezing drizzle still noted in some locations.
Temperatures are generally expected to remain below freezing, so
any icing which has occurred is expected to remain. By Thursday
morning, an additional band of a light mix of freezing rain,
sleet, and snow will be possible. Some minor additional
accumulations will be possible with this.

LAZ027>029-181100-
/O.CON.KLCH.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, and Mansura
930 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing will remain. Wintry mix of freezing
  rain, sleet, and snow possible Thursday morning. Light 
  accumulations of additional frozen precipitation possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ030>033-TXZ180-201-259>262-181100-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Tyler-Hardin-
Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister,
Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, 
Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, 
Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, 
Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
930 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible Thursday
  morning. Light accumulations of frozen precipitation possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Louisiana and 
  southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Louisiana, call 511 for road information. In Texas, visit
www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$
591 
WWUS44 KLCH 180949
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
349 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...Light Wintry Weather Expected This Morning...

A swath of light freezing drizzle is ongoing early this morning
across parts of the Texas Lakes Region into west Central
Louisiana, roughly along and north of a Woodville to Leesville
line. Light precipitation will continue to be possible in this 
area through the morning, primarily in the form of a light
freezing drizzle, though sleet and/or snow could mix in at times.
No significant additional accumulations of wintry weather are
expected.


LAZ027-181800-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Vernon-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, 
and Slagle
349 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Light mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
  of less than one half of an inch and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Vernon County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road information.

&&

$$

LAZ028-029-181100-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, and Mansura
349 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The threat of additional accumulations of wintry weather has 
ended. However, travel conditions likely remain hazardous in 
parts of the area due to existing ice, which will linger through
much of the morning. Motorists are urged to follow the
instructions of local authorities, slow down and use caution 
while traveling.

$$

LAZ030>033-TXZ201-261-262-181100-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Hardin-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lumberton, Silsbee, Gist, 
Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
349 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The threat of additional accumulations of wintry weather has 
ended. However, travel conditions likely remain hazardous in 
parts of the area due to existing ice, which will linger through
much of the morning. Motorists are urged to follow the
instructions of local authorities, slow down and use caution 
while traveling.


$$

TXZ180-259-260-181800-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1800Z/
Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
349 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Light mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
  of less than one half of an inch and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Northern Newton, Northern Jasper and Tyler Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Visit www.drivetexas.org for road information.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 4:52 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchLCHAvoyelles, Rapides, Vernon11 hr
Feb 16, 9:43 AM CSTHard Freeze WarningLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more22 hr
Feb 16, 9:43 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH72 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Louisiana, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in Texas, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.