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Subfreezing temperatures and icy wind chills are gripping Louisiana, northeast Texas, and nearby regions, creating hazardous conditions into Tuesday morning. Wind chills as low as 7°F and subfreezing temperatures are expected to impact travel, agriculture, and plumbing systems.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport, the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Affected areas include portions of southern Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, northeast Texas, and north-central Louisiana, including Shreveport and Bossier City. Residents should bundle up, as exposed skin can suffer frostbite in prolonged conditions…