Texas Winter Storm Alert: Ice, Hard Freeze, and Power Outage Risks This Weekend

Winter Weather Threat for Southeast Texas

• ⚠️ Weather Impact Alerts are in effect for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday across Southeast Texas and a large portion of the state.
• ❄️ A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Texas, excluding Galveston, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties.
• 🧊 Potential impacts include icy roads, ice accumulation on power lines and trees, possible tree damage, and power outages.

Potential for Significant Ice Accumulation

• 📈 Interior portions of Texas could see catastrophic amounts of ice, potentially an inch or two or more on power lines and trees.
• ⚡ This level of ice accumulation could lead to widespread power outages, disrupting electricity transmission into Houston.
• 🥶 Even if local impacts seem less severe, ice accumulation north of Houston could still cause significant power issues.

Hard Freeze and Cold Temperatures

• 🌡️ A hard freeze is expected across Southeast Texas, with lows potentially in the mid to low 20s inside the 610 loop by Sunday and Monday.
• 💧 If power is lost during these cold temperatures, house pipes and exterior pipes could be threatened, especially in northern counties where it will be colder.

Preparedness Recommendations

• 🪓 Residents are advised to be prepared for potential power disruptions and cold.
• 🗄️ Recommendations include having blankets, firewood, and ensuring generators are working and safely placed.
• 💻 Further updates and graphics are available on KHL1 Plus.