The National Weather Service office in Ft. Worth has expanded the previous Winter Storm Warnings for north central Texas a bit further south to include the following counties: Â Bell, Coryell, Henderson, Lampasas, McLennan and Navarro. Â This includes the cities of Waco, Athens, Gun Barrel City, Corsicana, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Killeen, Temple and Ft. Hood. Â The extends the total coverage of Winter Storm warnings from north Texas down into the Hill Country Region (see comprehensive warning and advisory map below). Â This Warning will take effect at midnight tonight and last through Noon on Thursday. Â The main threats will be freezing rain overnight tonight which is expected to transition to all sleet by morning. Â Accumulations up to 1/4 inch of ice and 1/2 inch of sleet can be expected by the time the system moves out mid-day on Thursday. Â Driving tomorrow morning across the area is expected to be slick and hazardous, especially on area bridges and overpasses. Â Stay off the roads if at all possible and check local news media or www.drivetexas.org for the latest on road conditions before heading out to work tomorrow morning.
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