Dripping Springs EMC

The Dripping Springs, TX Emergency Management Commission provides info about area emergencies, extreme weather events and proactive safety and health data.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Wind Chill Advisory now in effect from 6 pm Sun to Noon Mon. Additional Advisories likely, and Warnings possible through Wednesday morning. Dangerous wind chills, in the single digits above zero, at times, through Wednesday morning. Plan accordingly.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from 6 pm Sun to Noon Mon. Ice Accumulations from 0.01-0.10" possible, mainly on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Plan accordingly.

[Hays County Texas @hayscountygov]

On the Hays County COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-registration List? We send appt. info via email, phone & text. Look in spam/junk folders and voicemail boxes! You'll get appt. info, including changes to your location and/or time, via at least one of these methods. https://t.co/HwgzKLrAF9!

[Governor Abbott Press Office @GovAbbottPress]

As severe winter weather impacts our state, Texans should:

- Stay off the roads
- Conserve energy
- Keep generators & grills outside
- Avoid heating homes with ovens or stovetops

For a full update on TX’s response to these dangerous conditions: https://t.co/EXVfm3tO6L @TDEM

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

7:42 PM CST Freezing drizzle/rain affecting the San Antonio metro area and vicinity. The activity is moving to the north and heading toward the Hill Country including Travis and Williamson Counties. Ice accumulations up to 0.1 of an inch possible. #txwx

[Dripping Springs EMC @DS_EMC]

Important Way to Stay Informed:

To receive COVID-19 updates via text — including news about a Shelter-in-Place order coming from Hays County later today — text AlertHays to 888-777

[Texas Division of Emergency Management @TDEM]

Remember, "Be Prepared, Not Panicked." - @ChiefKidd - https://t.co/asWWkJ7bgn For the latest #Coronavirus information from @TexasDSHS visit: https://t.co/Vo9Y1FRxfk

[Hays County Texas @hayscountygov]

HaysCo Epidemiologist shares What You Should Know NOW about the Coronavirus on the County's FB page: https://t.co/SHBLm54FWh

[Texas Division of Emergency Management @TDEM]

Today @ChiefKidd, along with state health officials and state agency reps, briefed Gov. @GregAbbott_TX, Lt. Gov. @DanPatrick, and Speaker @RepDennisBonnen, on the precautionary measures the state is taking to ensure the health and safety of all Texans in response to #coronavirus.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Models continue to trend drier for Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. We are currently only forecasting a 20% chance of a change over to light sleet or snow flurries across northern and eastern areas. Little to no accumulations or impacts are forecast at this time.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Showers and storms will traverse the region from west to east overnight and exit Tuesday morning. Isolated small hail is possible. Out west, skies are expected to clear out for Tuesday afternoon and breezy NW winds will develop.

[Texas Division of Emergency Management @TDEM]

Annual registration for the State of #Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) has begun. If you have already registered in 2020, you do not need to re-register. For more information on #STEAR and how to register visit: https://t.co/VgWJ15N616

[Hays County Texas @hayscountygov]

HaysCo Emergency Mgmt is encouraging residents to pay close attention to the weather tonight. As much as 3" of rain could occur in some areas. Countywide emergency information is posted at https://t.co/VPeugcPeih.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

A few strong to severe storms will be possible along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor on Friday (1/10/20) afternoon and evening. @NWSSPC has placed our area in a Marginal and Slight risk of severe storms. The main hazard will be damaging thunderstorm winds. #txwx

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Weather changes on the way. A cold front is forecast to push across the area tonight with elevated chances for rain, but rainfall amounts will be limited to 1/4 inch or less. Northerly winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph along and behind the frontal passage. #txwx

[Central TX Red Cross @RedCrossCSTR]

As you trim the tree and hang stockings on the mantle, stay safe with these tips to prevent home fires. https://t.co/tz3TgtKiFu

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

10PM: Freezing Rain and sleet reported through the Hill Country and Austin metro area. Light glazing of ice is occurring on exposed metal objects and elevated surfaces. Most main roads are currently ok, however some bridges and overpasses may be susceptible to icing overnight,

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

⚠️⛈️ Scattered to numerous showers and storms are forecast to develop Thu afternoon across portions of the Hill Country and Rio Grande. These storms are forecast to develop into a line Thursday evening along and east of the I-35 corridor. This is just one model snapshot.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

Pockets of locally heavy rainfall across the Hill Country and along and east of the I-35 corridor could lead to flooding in some isolated areas late Thursday afternoon and night.

[Hays County Texas @hayscountygov]

Did you turn on your heater for the first time in a while and get a funny smell? Should you worry? The Hays County Fire Marshal answers questions about heater smells.
https://t.co/Cjcp3IMyEJ