Ok, Denton County,
We have washed our cars, left the grill and all outdoor furniture uncovered AND scheduled a picnic in an effort to increase rain chances this evening and tomorrow.
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- The Winter Storm arrived quicker than previous forecast. There are slick spots on the road, & multiple accidents reported. @TxDOTDallas & other crews are aware & treating roadways. If you can, PLEASE stay off the roads! (1/2)
- Heads up, Denton County! Winter weather possible Wednesday PM thru Thursday AM. Any accumulations may remain on the ground thru next weekend. Denton County OEM is monitoring the situation. Current models are favoring freezing precipitation over snow. Check back for updates!
- This is not a drill. ❄️ Break out your cardigans, Denton County! ☃️ A cold front will be making its way toward us this evening. Expect to wake up to temperatures in the 50s tomorrow morning, with afternoon highs in the 60s! 😍🥹
- We’ve got snow, Denton County! HOWEVER, there are no major impacts or accumulations expected at this time. Sorry kiddos, there is a strong chance of school tomorrow. (1/2)
- Tornado Warning for Denton County until 10:30pm. If you are located in the polygon - seek shelter immediately!!!
- Next Wed at 1:20pm CDT, FEMA will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, known as IPAWS over cell phones. This may come on the heels of testing local warning sirens, which might give the impression that Mars is attacking. It’s just a test. 1/2
- Our hearts and prayers are with the Town of Little Elm Police Department, Fire Department, staff, friends, and... fb.me/1bb92wlfN
- It is with a heavy heart we announce the loss of our Director, Chief Roland Asebedo on September 13, 2021. Roland was a 23-year veteran law enforcement officer with more than 30 years in emergency services,Chief Asebedo saved countless lives in his dedication to serving others.
- Heads up, Denton County! The winter weather forecast is now trending a bit colder which raises the possibility for travel impacts in the Monday through Wednesday timeframe. (1/2)
- It's been 46 days since we have had any rain, so we thought some friendly reminders were in order. •Storms contain lightning •Some storms may have gusty winds •Wet roads may be slick •There may not be full sun during a storm - do not be alarmed. The sun will be back (2/3)
- Heads up, Denton County! Our friends @NWSFortWorth say snowfall rates are ~1 inch per hour and may last another hour for a total of: *does math on abacus* Around 1 additional inch of snow over the next hour. Roadways continue to see impacts. Stay home, stay safe!
- Dear Rain, We miss you Sometimes we hear about you seeing other people, but we won’t talk about that. We want you back, & we saw there’s a chance you may visit us soon. Come to Denton County, we just want to talk things through & get back to what we used to have. Sincerely, DC
- ❗There is a shelter open at Sanger ISD Indian Gym for those impacted by the storms in Sanger. The shelter will remain open overnight. Please share this information with anyone who might need assistance.❗