Ice Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Buna, TX ∙ Fort Polk - Self Strip, LA ∙ Pineville, LA ∙ Cottonport, LA ∙ Magnolia Springs, TX ∙ Ball, LA ∙ Hamburg, LA ∙ Newton, TX ∙ Hornbeck, LA ∙ Elizabeth, LA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Total ice accumulations around a tenth to up to a half inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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