Extreme Cold Watch Updated
From
City of Brookside Village
Sent
Thu, Jan 22 @ 3:27pm
Description
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 3:08PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 to 15 degrees
possible. Lowest values in the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley. A
hard freeze is also possible Saturday night and Sunday night with
lows in the 10s to lower 20s. Some areas north of I-10 may remain
below freezing all day on Sunday.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; insulate, 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.
This notification was posted by City of Brookside Village. City of Brookside Village is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
