Freeze Watch Issued
From
Taft
Sent
Fri, Jan 23 @ 11:54am
Description
Freeze Watch issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 15-25 degrees Sunday morning and 5-15 degrees Monday
morning. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
18 degrees inland and 25 degrees along the barrier islands on
Monday morning.
* WHERE...Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio,
Duval, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Jim
Wells, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands, and Webb Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through
Monday morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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