Weather Alerts for Houston AreaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 WINTER STORM WARNING |
||
| HOUSTON AREA | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Liberty - Colorado - Austin - Waller - Inland Harris - Wharton - Fort Bend - Inland Jackson - Inland Matagorda - Inland Brazoria - Southern Liberty - Coastal Harris |
||
| Effective: Sat, 1/24 12:11pm | Updated: Sun, 1/25 12:46am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/25 3:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch. Light sleet accumulations are possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
||
 EXTREME COLD WARNING |
||
| HOUSTON AREA | ||
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 |
||
| Effective: Sat, 1/24 10:04am | Updated: Sun, 1/25 12:46am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/25 6:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero well inland to around 10 degrees along the coast expected, with the lowest values Monday morning. Portions of the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley will remain below freezing tonight through Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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. 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 frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. |
||