Updated With Latest Forecast: DFW Metroplex Freezing Rain Winter Weather Alert. Ice Is on the Way. Power Outages Expected. Be Prepared. Call Chaverim (214) 814-0109 for Service.
POWER OUTAGE EXPECTED. Call Chaverim 214-814-0109 for service.
“The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is bracing for 0.25 of 0.50 of an inch of ice,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. In some cases, when there is a glaze of freezing rain 0.25 of an inch or greater, tree limbs can break.
The thicker the glaze, the more likely that trees will crash down and take power lines with them. Roads can be blocked in some areas, creating difficulty for crews attempting to restore power.
It is possible that some locations may pick up a glaze between 0.50 and 0.75 of an inch, which can bring widespread tree damage and power outages. This much ice could build up in the zone from near Dallas, southward to just north of San Antonio to just east of San Angelo, Texas. Another pocket where this much ice is possible will be from portions of central Arkansas to western Tennessee.
Some locations could be without power for an extended period due to the scope and magnitude of the damage to infrastructure.
In some cases, a thin glaze of ice can lead to dangerous travel conditions. In these situations, roads and sidewalks may appear just wet but may be covered with patches of clear ice. Often the first areas to become icy are elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses and ramps. Also, areas that do not receive direct sunlight during the day can be colder than sun-exposed locations and may freeze first.
“Any type of paved surface can quickly become hazardous to travel on,” Porter said. “Even if surfaces only look wet, it is best to err on the side of caution and travel with extreme caution, or defer traveling until the icing event has come to an end.”
POWER OUTAGE EXPECTED. Call Chaverim 214-814-0109 for service.
POWER OUTAGE EXPECTED. Call Chaverim 214-814-0109 for service.