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Location: Lubbock, TX
Elevation: 3248ft
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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 7:23 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

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

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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:23 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation likely. Total snow and sleet
accumulations in excess of 4 inches and ice accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Power outages
and tree damage are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying travel from Friday afternoon
through Sunday morning. If you must travel, consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you in case you become stranded.

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