A Hard Freeze and Freezing Wind Chill Alert: What You Need to Know for Monday Morning
A bitter cold snap is expected to hit Southeast Texas on Monday morning, bringing with it a hard freeze that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia if proper precautions aren't taken.
Temperatures are forecasted to plummet below freezing by sunrise, with wind chill values dipping into the single digits. That's 10 degrees colder than Saturday night's record low of 23 degrees, and even colder than January's daily average high of 60 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of Southeast Texas until Tuesday, warning that conditions this cold can be life-threatening if proper precautions aren't taken. Even though temperatures will rise into the mid-30s on Monday, it'll still feel like winter.
Residents are advised to take extra care with their pipes, as the extreme cold could cause them to burst. Wind chill factors could drop even lower in some areas, especially northwest of Houston, where wind chills may reach below zero.
Additionally, icy surfaces from freezing rain and sleet on Saturday night could still be hazardous Monday morning, particularly in north and west Harris County. If you live with pets or livestock, make sure they're protected from the cold as well.
The good news is that temperatures will rise above freezing by Tuesday afternoon, but another hard freeze is expected on Monday night and Tuesday morning. And if you thought this was over, think again: another arctic blast is predicted to hit Friday, bringing even more frigid temperatures with it.
A bitter cold snap is expected to hit Southeast Texas on Monday morning, bringing with it a hard freeze that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia if proper precautions aren't taken.
Temperatures are forecasted to plummet below freezing by sunrise, with wind chill values dipping into the single digits. That's 10 degrees colder than Saturday night's record low of 23 degrees, and even colder than January's daily average high of 60 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of Southeast Texas until Tuesday, warning that conditions this cold can be life-threatening if proper precautions aren't taken. Even though temperatures will rise into the mid-30s on Monday, it'll still feel like winter.
Residents are advised to take extra care with their pipes, as the extreme cold could cause them to burst. Wind chill factors could drop even lower in some areas, especially northwest of Houston, where wind chills may reach below zero.
Additionally, icy surfaces from freezing rain and sleet on Saturday night could still be hazardous Monday morning, particularly in north and west Harris County. If you live with pets or livestock, make sure they're protected from the cold as well.
The good news is that temperatures will rise above freezing by Tuesday afternoon, but another hard freeze is expected on Monday night and Tuesday morning. And if you thought this was over, think again: another arctic blast is predicted to hit Friday, bringing even more frigid temperatures with it.
... I mean, have you ever seen a geothermal geyser up close? It's like nature's own personal fireworks display 
! I swear, I've been thinking about it nonstop since I got back. And now I'm just worried about the pipes freezing in my apartment building - hope they don't burst while I'm out hiking or something 
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this cold snap is getting crazy ! like, 10 degrees colder than saturday nights record low is no joke . people gotta take precautions or risk frostbite/hypothermia . pipes could burst too , so that's on residents to be careful with those . and don't even get me started on icy surfaces - north/west harris county needs to watch out 
. glad the temps will rise above freezing by tuesday afternoon, but ugh another hard freeze in a week ? not looking forward to it 
... people need to be super careful out there - pipes bursting, icy roads, pets suffering... and now another one coming up on Friday? When will it end?! 
they need our help 
. like if u live with a pet make sure to bring them inside or get 'em some proper gear to keep 'em warm, that's just not right 
. i know it's gonna feel like winter even when temp rise into the mid 30s, but we gotta be prepared for these harsh weather conditions 
. and another thing, those icy surfaces from saturday nite could still be super slippery on monday morn, so let's all just take a sec to make sure our driveways and sidewalks are clear, k? 
I'm tired of having to worry about pipes bursting and my car's battery dying from the cold. And what's up with these wind chill alerts anyway? It feels like they're just making stuff up to get attention 
. And don't even get me started on the fact that we have multiple hard freezes coming our way this week... who's planning a ski trip now? 
Anyway, I guess it's time to break out the hot cocoa and cozy up at home until the temperatures rise back up 
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1st time ive ever seen a hard freeze alert in my life! pipes r gonna burst n icy surfaces r still hazardous from saturday nite... pet owners pls dont 4get ur furry friends 
nd livestock 2 bov! 
. The fact that wind chill values are gonna be in single digits is just crazy - 10 degrees colder than Saturday night's record low? That's like, woah 
. And don't even get me started on icy surfaces... I'm literally shivering just thinking about it 
. One more hard freeze on Monday night and another arctic blast coming on Friday? That's like, a winter wonderland nightmare 
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i mean i know its not actually summer yet but can we just skip december and go straight to spring already? 
anyway back to this crazy cold snap that's hitting southeast texas i'm really worried about my pipes i don't want them to burst and cause a huge mess 
... I mean, seriously though, who thought it was a good idea for the weather to be this brutal? I love cozying up with a hot cup of coffee and a throw blanket, but not when it's literally freezing outside 
. Oh well, I guess it's time to break out the parka and some hot cocoa... 
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. And, ugh, another hard freeze coming in just Tuesday morning? 
At least the good news is that it'll eventually warm up by Tuesday afternoon... but then we get another hard freeze on Monday night? 
. Seriously though, I'm not looking forward to trudging through icy streets and dealing with frozen pipes. Can't we just have a nice warm cup of coffee instead? 
. and ugh, pipes bursting is like, so not what i want to deal with when i wake up on monday morning.