Alertes en vigueurSlidell, LA

What: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12.
Where: In Louisiana, Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Southeast St. Tammany, Upper Jefferson, and Western Orleans Parishes. In Mississippi, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, and Southern Jackson Counties.
When: Until 10 AM CST this morning.
Impacts: Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.