Freeze Warning Issued for Southeast Texas and Winter Weather Updates
Freeze Warning in Southeast Texas
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Southeast Texas, effective from 3 AM to 10 AM CST on Monday. Areas under this warning include Upper St. Martin, Lower St. Martin, West Cameron, East Cameron, and various other counties. Temperatures are expected to range between 28°F and 32°F, posing risks to crops, outdoor plumbing, and unprotected individuals.
Safety Precautions
- Wear warm clothing, including hats and gloves, when outdoors.
- Bring pets indoors and provide warm, dry shelters for outdoor animals.
- Protect tender plants by moving them indoors or covering them.
- Ensure portable heaters are used correctly and avoid using generators or grills inside.
- Secure outdoor objects to prevent damage from gusty winds.
Winter Weather Advisories Across the U.S.
In addition to the freeze warning in Texas, blizzards, heavy snow, and freezing rain are expected to impact several states, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and areas in the Midwest. According to the Weather Prediction Center, this storm system will stretch over 1,500 miles, affecting millions of Americans.
Blizzard warnings remain in effect for Kansas and Missouri, where up to 8 inches of snow and freezing rain may make roads impassable. States like Arkansas, Kentucky, and Virginia have declared states of emergency to prepare for these conditions.
What to Expect
The current winter storm is expected to bring:
- Snowfall of 5-8 inches in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
- Ice accumulation causing power outages and travel disruptions in central Kansas and Missouri.
- Freezing rain and gale-force winds from the central plains to the mid-Atlantic.
The storm will likely move out of the region by Monday evening, followed by another Arctic blast bringing frigid temperatures to the eastern U.S. midweek.
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