Winter Weather Advisory until 7 p.m. Tuesday – mixed bag of precipitation

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Tuesday’s Weather

There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 p.m.

We are expecting every type of precipitation this morning changing to rain before ending around noon. The type of precipitation we observe not only depends on the temperature at the ground level but also aloft. Below is a simple diagram that explains how each type is formed.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 7 P.M.

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches, sleet accumulations of around 1/2 of an inch and ice accumulations of around one-quarter of an inch expected.

WHERE…Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham and Coastal Rockingham Counties.

WHEN…until 7 P.M.

IMPACTS…Isolated power outages possible due to the weighted branches. Travel will be hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Weather Outlook, Feb. 16 – Feb. 20

2.5 million without power across Texas, thanks to some of the coldest weather in over 30 years! Ice storms knocked out nearly half the wind-power generating capacity of Texas as a rare deep freeze across the state locked up turbine towers while driving electricity demand to record levels, the state’s grid operator reported.

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