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WARMING CENTERS
Locally... Thirty-Two Degrees, at Life Vine Church in Livingston says they will be opening back up on Saturday Night through Thursday and possibly Friday. They will open from 7am-7pm and are located in the Fellowship Hall at Life Vine Church on E Milam Street (across from the Library.)

 

??Find your nearest warming center opened and operated by local officials: tdem.texas.gov/warm

 
 
January 21, 2025
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 341 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025 
POLK ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...  * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low   as 15. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills   below 10 possible in areas that receive heavier snow totals.  * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.  * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.   For the Extreme Cold Watch, from this evening through Wednesday   morning.  * IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to low wind chills can lead to   hypothermia.  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.  Keep pets indoors as much as possible.  Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.  Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
 

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 352 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025

Polk ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and sleet. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Wind gusts up to 40 MPH. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy bands of snow and sleet developing this morning. Snowfall totals within these heavier bands could exceed 4 inches. Light totals expected outside of the bands. However, significant travel disruptions are occurring even where lighter snow is falling. Expect widespread PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 341 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025  
POLK...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...  * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low   as 15. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills   below 10 possible in areas that receive heavier snow totals.  * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.  * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.   For the Extreme Cold Watch, from this evening through Wednesday   morning.  * IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to low wind chills can lead to   hypothermia.  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.  Keep pets indoors as much as possible.  Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.  Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

 

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025.
 
 

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Extreme Cold Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

 Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-
Including the cities of Madisonville, Groveton, Trinity,
Caldwell, Somerville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville,
Coldspring, Brenham, Navasota, Shepherd, Crockett, Corrigan, and
Livingston
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 10 to 15 degrees. For the Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze
  with temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the second Cold
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees
  expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 10 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San
  Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday.
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to 6 PM CST
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
  exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

&&

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
314 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

 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-
Including the cities of Columbus, Mont Belvieu, Livingston,
Dayton, Eagle Lake, Dickinson, La Marque, Devers, First Colony,
Pecan Grove, Baytown, Bellville, College Station, Pasadena,
Surfside Beach, Pearland, Brenham, El Campo, League City,
Coldspring, Caldwell, Bay City, Friendswood, Winnie, Edna,
Palacios, Rosenberg, Corrigan, Huntsville, Somerville, Wharton,
The Woodlands, Old River-Winfree, Sugar Land, Bryan, Groveton,
Hempstead, Conroe, Freeport, Alvin, Crockett, Clute, Angleton,
Ganado, Galveston, Trinity, Madisonville, Navasota, Cleveland,
Sealy, Texas City, Weimar, Prairie View, Liberty, Waller,
Shepherd, Stowell, Houston, Lake Jackson, Missouri City, Mission
Bend, Brookshire, and Anahuac
314 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3-5 inches across Metro Houston and other central
  areas. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 inches for areas north of
  Metro Houston and along the coast. Ice accumulations of up to one
  tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
  morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy bands of snow and sleet possible late
  Monday night through early Tuesday afternoon. Exact locations of
  these bands are uncertain. Possible heavier bands of snow could
  result in localized accumulations greater than 5 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

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Cady

Freeze Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025
 Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-
Including the cities of Madisonville, Groveton, Trinity,
Caldwell, Somerville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville,
Coldspring, Brenham, Navasota, Shepherd, Crockett, Corrigan, and
Livingston
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 10 to 15 degrees. For the Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze
  with temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the second Cold
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees
  expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 10 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San
  Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday.
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to 6 PM CST
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
  exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

&&

$$



Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

 Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-
Including the cities of Madisonville, Groveton, Trinity,
Caldwell, Somerville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville,
Coldspring, Brenham, Navasota, Shepherd, Crockett, Corrigan, and
Livingston
358 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 10 to 15 degrees. For the Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze
  with temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the second Cold
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees
  expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 10 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San
  Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday.
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to 6 PM CST
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
  exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

&&

$$

 

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WARMING CENTERS
Locally... Thirty-Two Degrees, at Life Vine Church in Livingston says they will be opening back up on Saturday Night through Thursday and possibly Friday. They will open from 7am-7pm and are located in the Fellowship Hall at Life Vine Church on E Milam Street (across from the Library.)

??Find your nearest warming center opened and operated by local officials: tdem.texas.gov/warm