The first big winter storm of the season, especially for this area, is forecast for this weekend, prompting preparations from people in a wide swath of the country, from the Southern Plains to New England. Breckenridge and Stephens County are under a Winter Storm Warning and an Extreme Cold Watch with the low temperature predicted to get as low as 2 degrees overnight Sunday-Monday.
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On Monday, March 10, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to implement a burn ban for the county.
After a couple of weeks of winter weather with multiple nights of low temperatures in the 20s and teens, the forecast looks like spring may have arrived a few weeks ahead of the official First Day of Spring (March 20).
Another cold front is headed our way, and local officials are preparing to assist anyone who needs help during the winter weather.
The class, which will be free and open to the public, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Texas State Technical College.
Stephens County Emergency Management will open a Warming Station at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.
Stephens County is under an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service as high temperatures over the next few days are expected to reach 108 degrees on Tuesday, with Monday’s and Wednesday’s highs predicted to be 106.
Stephens Memorial Hospital recently posted a video with tips for staying safe and healthy during the heat wave.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning due to the dangerously hot conditions.
The test is scheduled for noon today.
