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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 7:36 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme Cold Watch means that prolonged periods of very cold temperatures are expected. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 10:53 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet or ice are likely across the region Friday through Saturday night. In addition, dangerous cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...All of west central Texas. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage could occur with significant ice accumulation. Extreme cold could become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Have an emergency kit ready and make winter preparations to homes and businesses before Friday. Check on friends and family who could be most impacted by the wintry conditions. Consider delaying or altering weekend travel plans and events. &&
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