Weather Alerts for GalvestonIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME COLD WATCH |
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| GALVESTON | ||
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: Thu, 1/22 3:08pm | Updated: Fri, 1/23 12:15am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Fri, 1/23 6:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* 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. Information: 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. |
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