Weather Alerts for HoustonIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME COLD WARNING |
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| HOUSTON | ||
Areas Affected: Houston - Trinity - Madison - Walker - San Jacinto - Polk - Burleson - Brazos - Washington - Grimes - Montgomery - Northern Liberty - Colorado - Austin - Waller - Inland Harris - Chambers - Wharton - Fort Bend - Inland Jackson - Inland Matagorda - Inland Brazoria - Inland Galveston - Southern Liberty - Coastal Harris - Coastal Jackson - Coastal Matagorda - Coastal Brazoria - Coastal Galveston - Matagorda Islands - Brazoria Islands - Galveston Island - Bolivar Peninsula |
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| Effective: Mon, 1/26 1:00pm | Updated: Mon, 1/26 8:13pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 1/27 6:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Hard freeze conditions with an extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Though roads are mostly dry, any remaining wet spots will freeze overnight, warranting caution when driving. Information: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. |
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