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Hard Freeze Warning 3, NWS Shreveport, LA

February 19, 20214 states

NWS Shreveport, LA issued this hard freeze warning at Feb 19, 2021, 9:11 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 19, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr. 1 report 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 19, 2021, 9:11 AM CST (15:11 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Shreveport, LA
All 48 counties

Columbia County, AR, Hempstead County, AR, Howard County, AR, Lafayette County, AR, Little River County, AR, Miller County, AR, Nevada County, AR, Sevier County, AR, Union County, AR, Bienville Parish, LA, Bossier Parish, LA, Caddo Parish, LA, Caldwell Parish, LA, Claiborne Parish, LA, De Soto Parish, LA, Grant Parish, LA, Jackson Parish, LA, LaSalle Parish, LA, Lincoln Parish, LA, Natchitoches Parish, LA, Ouachita Parish, LA, Red River Parish, LA, Sabine Parish, LA, Union Parish, LA, Webster Parish, LA, Winn Parish, LA, McCurtain County, OK, Angelina County, TX, Bowie County, TX, Camp County, TX, Cass County, TX, Cherokee County, TX, Franklin County, TX, Gregg County, TX, Harrison County, TX, Marion County, TX, Morris County, TX, Nacogdoches County, TX, Panola County, TX, Red River County, TX, Rusk County, TX, Sabine County, TX, San Augustine County, TX, Shelby County, TX, Smith County, TX, Titus County, TX, Upshur County, TX, Wood County, TX

The radar

The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:10 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 20, 6:27 AM CSTDENSE FOG3 Ne Texarkana, ARARKANSAS STATE TROOPER REPORTED FREEZING FOG IN TEXARKANA... LIGHT GLAZE ON BRIDGES... HARD FREEZE WARNING AND FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 12:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 20 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, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-19Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -63 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
949 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-63 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

067 
WWUS74 KSHV 191511
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
911 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

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Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, 
Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, 
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, 
Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, 
Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle, 
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, 
Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel,
Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, 
Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, 
Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, 
Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall,
Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, 
Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
911 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning and then from 6 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to 
  exposed pipes and additional water main breaks are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages continue across portions of 
  the area leaving some without means of heating their home and 
  increasing the risk of frozen indoor plumbing as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

04
5 follow-up statements
013 
WWUS74 KSHV 191709
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1109 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-
TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-201600-
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Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, 
Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, 
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, 
Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, 
Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle, 
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, 
Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel,
Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, 
Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, 
Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, 
Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall,
Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, 
Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
1109 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the single digits in
  portions of southwestern Arkansas. Elsewhere, low temperatures
  of 10 to 20 degrees expected.  

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to 
  exposed pipes and additional water main breaks are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages continue across portions of 
  the area leaving some without means of heating their home and 
  increasing the risk of frozen indoor plumbing as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm tonight. 
To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have 
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- 
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

04
479 
WWUS74 KSHV 192128
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
328 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-
TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-201200-
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.210220T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, 
Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, 
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, 
Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, 
Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle, 
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, 
Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel,
Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, 
Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, 
Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, 
Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall,
Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, 
Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
328 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Another night of long duration sub-freezing conditions
  are expected tonight, with temperatures falling well into the
  teens across Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest
  Arkansas, and extreme Northern Louisiana, and to near 20 degrees
  across Deep East Texas and the southern sections of Northcentral
  Louisiana. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to 
  exposed pipes and additional water main breaks are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages continue across portions of 
  the area leaving some without means of heating their home and 
  increasing the risk of frozen indoor plumbing as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

15
546 
WWUS74 KSHV 200356
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
956 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

LAZ001>004-010>012-017-018-TXZ126-138-151>153-165>167-201600-
/O.NEW.KSHV.ZF.Y.0002.210220T0356Z-210220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-De Soto-Red River-Bienville-
Sabine-Natchitoches-Marion-Harrison-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-
Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, 
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport,
Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland, Many, Zwolle, 
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Jefferson, Marshall, Carthage, 
Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, 
and Pineland
956 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 16. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility less 
  than one mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Louisiana and east and northeast 
  Texas.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and
  potential frost on bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
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Columbia-Union-Lincoln-Jackson-Ouachita-Winn-Grant-Caldwell-
La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-
Cass-Wood-Upshur-Smith-Gregg-Cherokee-Rusk-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, 
Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, 
Jonesboro, Monroe, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, 
Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel, 
Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, 
Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, 
Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, 
Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Rusk, 
and Henderson
956 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing conditions will continue tonight, with 
  temperatures falling well into the teens across Northeast Texas,
  Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and extreme Northern 
  Louisiana, and to near 20 degrees across Deep East Texas and the
  southern sections of Northcentral Louisiana.

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

* WHEN...Through 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to 
  exposed pipes and additional water main breaks are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages continue across portions of 
  the area leaving some without means of heating their home and 
  increasing the risk of frozen indoor plumbing as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

15
135 
WWUS74 KSHV 200922
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
322 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

LAZ001>004-010>012-017-018-TXZ126-138-151>153-165>167-201600-
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.ZF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-De Soto-Red River-Bienville-
Sabine-Natchitoches-Marion-Harrison-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-
Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, 
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport,
Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland, Many, Zwolle, 
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Jefferson, Marshall, Carthage, 
Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, 
and Pineland
322 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as the mid teens. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility
  one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Louisiana and east and northeast 
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.
  Freezing fog will result in hazardous driving conditions due to
  low visibility and potential additional frost on bridges where
  snow and ice had previously been cleared. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for slippery conditions,
especially on bridge decks and where snow and ice lingers on road
surfaces.

&&

$$

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/O.EXA.KSHV.ZF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Columbia-Union-Lincoln-Jackson-Ouachita-Winn-Grant-Caldwell-
La Salle-Smith-Gregg-Cherokee-Rusk-
Including the cities of Magnolia, El Dorado, Ruston, Farmerville,
Bernice, Jonesboro, Monroe, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, 
Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Tyler, 
Longview, Jacksonville, Rusk, and Henderson
322 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as the mid teens. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility
  one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Louisiana, south central and 
  southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.
  Freezing fog will result in hazardous driving conditions due to
  low visibility and potential additional frost on bridges where
  snow and ice had previously been cleared. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for slippery conditions,
especially on bridge decks and where snow and ice lingers on road
surfaces.

&&

$$

ARZ050-051-059>061-070-071-OKZ077-TXZ096-097-108>112-124-125-
201600-
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-
Upshur-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, 
Bradley, Idabel, Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, 
Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, 
Omaha, Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, 
Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Gilmer, and Big Sandy
322 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 15.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and 
  northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

50
552 
WWUS74 KSHV 201159 AAA
NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
559 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

ARZ072-073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-TXZ126-136>138-149>153-
165>167-201600-
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.ZF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, 
Bossier City, Minden, Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, 
Farmerville, Bernice, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, 
Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, 
Monroe, Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, 
Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, 
Midway, Olla, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Jacksonville,
Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, 
San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
559 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as the upper teens. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, 
  visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana, 
  south central and southwest Arkansas and east and northeast 
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.
  Freezing fog will result in hazardous driving conditions due to
  low visibility and potential additional frost on bridges where
  snow and ice had previously been cleared. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for slippery conditions,
especially on bridge decks and where snow and ice lingers on road
surfaces.

&&

$$

ARZ059>061-070-071-TXZ097-110>112-125-201600-
/O.EXA.KSHV.ZF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-Bowie-Camp-Morris-
Cass-Upshur-
Including the cities of Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, 
Stamps, Lewisville, Bradley, Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, 
Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, 
Gilmer, and Big Sandy
559 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 17. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one 
  quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Little River County, Hempstead County, 
  Nevada County, Miller County and Lafayette County. In Texas, 
  Bowie County, Camp County, Morris County, Cass County and 
  Upshur County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.
  Freezing fog will result in hazardous driving conditions due to
  low visibility and potential additional frost on bridges where
  snow and ice had previously been cleared. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for slippery conditions,
especially on bridge decks and where snow and ice lingers on road
surfaces.

&&

$$

ARZ050-051-OKZ077-TXZ096-108-109-124-201600-
/O.CON.KSHV.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210220T1600Z/
Sevier-Howard-McCurtain-Red River-Franklin-Titus-Wood-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, 
Dierks, Idabel, Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, 
Mount Pleasant, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, and Hawkins
559 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, McCurtain County. In Arkansas, Sevier 
  County and Howard County. In Texas, Titus County, Franklin 
  County, Red River County and Wood County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hard freeze conditions will result in damage to
  exposed pipes and may result in additional water main breaks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to make plans for how you will remain warm
tonight. To prevent additional bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this hard freeze warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this hard freeze warning went out at Feb 19, 5:16 AM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 19, 5:16 AM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
516 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

.AVIATION...

While VFR conditions are mostly expected for this entire TAF
period, some afternoon clouds may develop across the region.
There actually remains the question as to just how widespread
these clouds will be, and just how low/dense. As such, I decided
to hold off on them with this package. Areas of patchy fog may
also be possible this morning, but confidence was also not high
enough to prevail it at any sites.

/44/

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 253 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021/

SHORT TERM.../Today through Saturday/

A Hard Freeze Warning will remain in effect until 10AM today, as
very cold conditions will spill over into the morning hours.
Additionally, some areas may see some freezing fog, as T/Td's may
support fog development. While this freezing fog is not a surefire
thing, I felt the need to include it in the short-term given
current travel conditions. These freezing fog chances will spill
over into tonight, where I have once again introduced them area-
wide. Much like this morning, I'm not overly confident this
scenario will fully unfold, but I at least wanted this activity
mentioned in the grids, in the event some areas do see it.

The warming trend will finally kick off today, aiding in the
clearing of the snow and ice pack. While temperatures today won't
get too toasty, they will get above freezing, with some of our
southern zones pushing 40 degrees. However, it's worth noting that
overnight lows tonight will once again drop like a sack of bricks.
In the event snow and ice do melt during the afternoon hours, this
water will likely freeze again during the overnight hours. In
fact, I'm sure the possibility of another Hard Freeze Warning will
be evaluated with the afternoon forecast package. With that all
being said, the true warm push this short-term will be on
Saturday, when afternoon high temperatures will push the mid 40s
and low 50s area-wide.

/44/

LONG TERM.../Saturday night through Friday/

Zonal flow aloft will quickly transition to SW flow on Sunday as
the warm up across the Four-States region continues. This SW flow
transition will be in part to the next trough that begins moving
through the plains. This trough will clip the region into Monday,
bringing with it an increase in precipitation chances. However, no
winter weather is anticipated with this passing system, as
temperatures will be much warmer at this point. In fact,
afternoon highs on Wednesday might creep into the 60s as SW flow
takes back over. Behind the trough on Monday, another brief dry
period will settling in until the end of the coming workweek. Here
is when long-range guidance favors the passing of another trough
and weak cold front. At this time, it looks again like this front
will not be potent enough to drop temperatures to a point where
winter weather is a concern. However, rain chances will once again
increase, and remain into the end of this long-term forecast
period into next weekend.

/44/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV  36  14  45  34 /   0   0   0   0
MLU  36  15  43  27 /   0   0   0   0
DEQ  38  15  45  32 /   0   0   0   0
TXK  34  13  43  34 /   0   0   0   0
ELD  37  11  46  29 /   0   0   0   0
TYR  33  16  43  36 /   0   0   0   0
GGG  34  10  45  34 /   0   0   0   0
LFK  41  20  53  38 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...Hard Freeze Warning until 10 AM CST this morning for ARZ050-051-
     059>061-070>073.

LA...Hard Freeze Warning until 10 AM CST this morning for LAZ001>006-
     010>014-017>022.

OK...Hard Freeze Warning until 10 AM CST this morning for OKZ077.

TX...Hard Freeze Warning until 10 AM CST this morning for TXZ096-097-
     108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 19, 4:10 AM CST, 5 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
410 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-
TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-201015-
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
410 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest
Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

A Hard Freeze Warning will remain in effect until 10AM to account
for very chilly morning temperatures. Some areas may also see some
patchy freezing fog, but this activity remains uncertain. Patchy
freezing fog may also be possible tonight, but again, confidence
is not the highest in this regard. Aside from roads and traveling
conditions remaining atrocious from the passing system, no
hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...

No hazardous weather is anticipated.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of emergency management personnel...amateur radio
operators...and storm spotters will not be needed. Please relay
any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while
following all local, state, and CDC guidelines.

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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.