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...Winter Precipitation Possible This Afternoon and Evening... .Another Arctic airmass is on the way with a strong cold front expected to move through the region today. Very cold air is expected to move in quickly behind this cold front. A narrow area of moisture is expected to be in place and this could lead to minor accumulations of snow, sleet, and possibly even light freezing rain. Southwest Mississippi and the Florida Parishes including metro Baton Rouge should see a wintry mix develop in the afternoon hours. Areas around Houma, New Orleans, and along the Mississippi coast should see the wintry mix develop during the evening hours. Overall accumulations are anticipated to be from a trace to just under an inch but will have to be watched closely to see if these need to be adjusted up. In addition to the threat of winter precipitation, hazardous wind chills are expected tomorrow night through Wednesday morning. Temperatures will quickly drop below freezing and with winds of 10 to 15 mph expected wind chill readings in the single digits to lower teens are anticipated across the entire region. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...A light wintry mix of sleet and snow is expected this afternoon and evening. Total accumulations of a trace to less than an inch are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 to 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, southeast Mississippi and southern Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, noon today to midnight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 9 PM this evening to 11 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The mentioned advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is forecast to develop in the affected areas...but the accumulations are expected to be light. Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult but not impossible on untreated roadways and sidewalks. When temperatures are below freezing...motorists need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION ... ASSUMPTION ... EAST BATON ROUGE ... IBERVILLE ... LIVINGSTON ... ORLEANS ... SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA ... ST. CHARLES ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... ST. TAMMANY ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... WEST BATON ROUGE

Instructions:

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.