Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
453 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139-140-
154-155-168>170-222100-
/O.CON.KSJT.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho-
Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-
Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble-
Mason-
Including the cities of San Angelo, Koockville, Sterling City,
Voca, Loyal Valley, Truby, Cherokee, Stith, Voss, Haskell, Roby,
San Saba, Lowake, Ozona, Woodson, Anson, Carlsbad, Coleman, Paint
Rock, Harkeyville, Indian Creek, Fife, Tennyson, Sherwood,
London, Barnhart, Irby, Winters, Mertzon, Throckmorton, Streeter,
Roosevelt, Eldorado, Tuxedo, Sweetwater, Valera, Crews,
Brownwood, Bronte, Echo, Albany, Chappel, Ballinger, Hatchel,
Silver, Benoit, Rotan, Fort Mckavett, Segovia, Stamford, Hext,
Arden, Eula, Katemcy, Funston, Baird, Dudley, Rochelle, Cleo,
Broome, Erna, Hamlin, Lohn, Trickham, Sanco, Junction, Abilene,
Sonora, Wall, Robert Lee, Eden, Clyde, Telegraph, Rowena, Fisk,
Menard, Pontotoc, Cross Plains, Fredonia, Pumphrey, Live Oak,
Mason, and Brady
453 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...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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SK
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ122-123-135-142>148-156>162-174-175-220815-
/O.EXT.KFWD.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Van Zandt-Rains-Henderson-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-
Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-
Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Mexia, Canton, Corsicana, Hearne,
Calvert, Gun Barrel City, Centerville, Fort Hood, Groesbeck,
Goldthwaite, Buffalo, Oakwood, Clifton, Edgewood, Killeen, East
Tawakoni, Hico, Hillsboro, Hamilton, Jewett, Meridian, Wortham,
Copperas Cove, Valley Mills, Van, Waco, Normangee, Cameron, Grand
Saline, Athens, Palestine, Wills Point, Teague, Franklin,
Lampasas, Marlin, Emory, Gatesville, Temple, Fairfield, Rockdale,
and Point
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 1 to 2 inches. Ice accumulations
between a quarter of an inch to one third of an inch (0.25-0.33)
are also possible. The forecast amounts are subject to change as
new data arrives.
* WHERE...Central Texas
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become dangerous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and
tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will 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. Make
winter preparations to homes and businesses today or tomorrow!
Have an emergency kit ready. Check on vulnerable friends and family.
You should consider altering or delaying all travel plans. If travel
is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.
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Sanchez
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
118 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-300-313-220915-
/O.NEW.KHGX.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0000Z/
Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-
Waller-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Southern Liberty-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Columbus, Coldspring, Winnie, Old
River-Winfree, Rosenberg, Bryan, Mont Belvieu, Devers, Stowell,
Sealy, Trinity, Huntsville, Navasota, College Station, Shepherd,
Cleveland, Weimar, Waller, Baytown, Eagle Lake, Somerville,
Conroe, Dayton, Brookshire, Groveton, Anahuac, Mission Bend, The
Woodlands, Brenham, Wharton, Crockett, Bellville, Liberty,
Madisonville, Livingston, Corrigan, El Campo, Missouri City,
Houston, Prairie View, Pecan Grove, Sugar Land, Caldwell,
Pasadena, Hempstead, and First Colony
118 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
between one tenth and three tenths of an inch possible across the
entire watch area, with the highest accumulations in the Piney
Woods and Brazos Valley. Slight sleet accumulations will be
possible in the northern Piney Woods and Brazos Valley, but the
primary concern will be freezing rain.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. Travel could be hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change over to freezing rain and
sleet in the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley as early as early
Saturday morning. Elsewhere, rain may change over to freezing rain
as early as Saturday afternoon or Saturday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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JDavis
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1238 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-270-271-
273-274-251200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern
Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-
Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County
Plains-
Including the cities of Seminole, Rankin, Andrews, Midland,
Hobbs, Garden City, Artesia, Big Lake, Big Spring, Queen,
Colorado City, Snyder, Eunice, Tatum, Pine Springs, Kermit,
Lovington, Jal, Pecos, Crane, Carlsbad, Lamesa, Gail, Monahans,
McCamey, Odessa, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Fort
Stockton, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Mentone, and Stanton
1138 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026 /1238 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of freezing rain, sleet,
and/or snow are possible across Southeast New Mexico and all of
West Texas except the Rio Grande Valley Friday afternoon through
early Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures
are expected Saturday night through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
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DeBerry
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1238 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ082-272-277>279-251200-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Terrell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis Mountains-Davis
Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster-
Including the cities of Panther Junction, Marathon, Sanderson,
Big Bend National Park, Van Horn, Dryden, Fort Davis, and Alpine
1238 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of freezing rain, sleet,
and/or snow are possible across much of West Texas Friday
afternoon through early Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously
cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday
morning.
* WHERE...Central Brewster and Terrell Counties, and Davis
Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1221 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ171>173-183>194-206-208-209-221830-
/O.NEW.KEWX.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260125T1800Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Caldwell-
Fayette-
Including the cities of Austin, La Grange, Del Rio, Llano,
Leakey, San Marcos, Giddings, Kerrville, Fredericksburg,
Lockhart, Bastrop, Burnet, Georgetown, New Braunfels, Blanco,
Bandera, Rocksprings, and Boerne
1221 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulations of mainly ice and sleet are
likely across the region late Friday night through Sunday morning.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday
night through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Northern portions of south central Texas.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and
tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life
threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
at risk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas across the Hill Country could see
wintry precipitation effects as early as Midnight Saturday. Areas
along the I-35 Corridor should expect wintry precipitation as
early as daybreak Saturday. Areas south and east of I-35 should
experience wintry precipitation in the daytime hours Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. 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 survive in case you become stranded.
&&
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CJM
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
130 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-
436>439-220900-
/O.NEW.KHGX.EC.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
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, Coldspring, Winnie, Old
River-Winfree, Rosenberg, Bryan, Mont Belvieu, Pearland, Devers,
Stowell, Sealy, Trinity, Freeport, Surfside Beach, Alvin,
Huntsville, Galveston, Navasota, College Station, Shepherd, Bay
City, Cleveland, Weimar, Waller, Ganado, Baytown, Eagle Lake,
Somerville, Conroe, Dayton, Brookshire, Dickinson, Groveton,
Anahuac, La Marque, Mission Bend, Edna, The Woodlands, Brenham,
Wharton, Angleton, Crockett, Bellville, League City, Liberty,
Madisonville, Livingston, Corrigan, El Campo, Lake Jackson,
Missouri City, Houston, Friendswood, Palacios, Prairie View,
Texas City, Pecan Grove, Clute, Sugar Land, Caldwell, Pasadena,
Hempstead, and First Colony
130 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 possible,
with the coldest values Sunday night into Monday morning. A hard
freeze is also possible Saturday night and Sunday night with lows
in the 10s to lower 20s. Some areas north of I-10 may remain below
freezing all day on Sunday.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. Cold
conditions may continue into Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
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JDavis
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1229 PM MST Wed Jan 21 2026
NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
271>274-277-278-241800-
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern
Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-
Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminole, Rankin, Andrews, Sanderson,
Midland, Hobbs, Garden City, Artesia, Big Lake, Fort Davis, Big
Spring, Queen, Colorado City, Snyder, Eunice, Tatum, Pine
Springs, Kermit, Van Horn, Lovington, Jal, Alpine, Pecos, Crane,
Carlsbad, Lamesa, Gail, Monahans, McCamey, Odessa, Guadalupe
Mountains National Park, Fort Stockton, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Mentone, Dryden, and Stanton
1229 PM MST Wed Jan 21 2026 /129 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to extreme cold can lead to frostbite,
hypothermia, and other serious conditions, particularly affecting
infants and the elderly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face
mask, and gloves.
Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or
drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
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DeBerry
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
122 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ229>234-239>247-342>347-442-443-447-220330-
/O.NEW.KCRP.EC.A.0001.260125T0300Z-260126T1800Z/
La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Bee-Goliad-Victoria-Webb-Duval-Jim
Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Inland San Patricio-Coastal
Aransas-Inland Refugio-Inland Calhoun-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal
Nueces-Coastal San Patricio-Aransas Islands-Coastal Refugio-
Coastal Calhoun-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
Including the cities of Pettus, Port O Connor, Riviera, Long
Mott, Odem, Rockport, Bayside, Premont, Kingsville, Port Aransas,
Port Lavaca, Holiday Beach, Cotulla, Loma Alta, Three Rivers,
George West, Ricardo, Bruni, Robstown, Sinton, Pawnee, Woodsboro,
Refugio, Orvil, Tuloso, Ingleside, Goliad, Victoria, Encinal,
Bloomington, Calliham, Loyola Beach, Orange Grove, Freer, San
Diego, Benavides, Skidmore, Mathis, Beeville, Bishop, Flour
Bluff, Cross, Corpus Christi, Austwell, Laredo, Alice, Portland,
Taft, Seadrift, Tilden, Fulton, and Aransas Pass
122 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above possible.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas,
Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio,
Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland
Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim
Wells, Kleberg Islands, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces
Islands, Victoria, and Webb Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
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 frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
TE
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1243 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-221800-
/O.NEW.KEWX.EC.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-
Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Brackettville, Hallettsville, Blanco,
Kerrville, Eagle Pass, Austin, Llano, New Braunfels, Floresville,
Pleasanton, Georgetown, Pearsall, Fredericksburg, Leakey, Seguin,
Gonzales, San Marcos, Cuero, Bandera, Burnet, Boerne, Lockhart,
Bastrop, Giddings, La Grange, San Antonio, Rocksprings, Del Rio,
Uvalde, Hondo, Carrizo Springs, Karnes City, and Crystal City
1243 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero
possible.
* WHERE...All of south central Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed
skin if precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
at risk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
MO
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1225 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139-140-
154-155-168>170-220630-
/O.NEW.KSJT.EC.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho-
Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-
Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble-
Mason-
Including the cities of Rochelle, Bronte, Lowake, Pumphrey, San
Angelo, Cherokee, Roby, Koockville, Sanco, Voca, Crews, Trickham,
Mertzon, Robert Lee, Loyal Valley, Throckmorton, Carlsbad,
Coleman, Roosevelt, Truby, Hatchel, Clyde, Indian Creek, Segovia,
Junction, Pontotoc, Fort Mckavett, Albany, Tuxedo, Fredonia,
Rotan, Eldorado, Sherwood, Chappel, Menard, Silver, Funston,
Sweetwater, Irby, Brownwood, Lohn, Stith, Tennyson, Woodson,
Katemcy, Eula, Valera, Cross Plains, Arden, Sterling City, Paint
Rock, San Saba, Brady, Abilene, Haskell, Broome, Rowena, Fife,
Anson, Baird, Ballinger, Barnhart, London, Harkeyville, Dudley,
Hamlin, Fisk, Ozona, Voss, Sonora, Hext, Streeter, Echo, Benoit,
Mason, Erna, Telegraph, Stamford, Winters, Cleo, Live Oak, Eden,
and Wall
1225 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...All of West Central Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 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.
&&
$$
JW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1212 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-220800-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Heath, McKinney, Dublin, Cooper,
Jacksboro, Dallas, Calvert, Centerville, Cisco, Groesbeck,
Oakwood, Edgewood, Granbury, Killeen, Graham, Hamilton, Eastland,
Wortham, Bridgeport, Plano, Valley Mills, Waco, Grand Saline,
Carrollton, Sherman, Sulphur Springs, Franklin, Denison, Marlin,
Emory, Forney, Glen Rose, Point, Allen, Olney, Rockwall, Oak
Trail Shores, Cleburne, Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Goldthwaite,
Kaufman, Midlothian, Paris, Commerce, Denton, Decatur, Palestine,
Fort Worth, Weatherford, Gorman, Nocona, Flower Mound, Ranger,
Burleson, Canton, Mexia, Corsicana, Gainesville, Hearne, Buffalo,
East Tawakoni, Hillsboro, Jewett, Lewisville, Copperas Cove, Van,
Cameron, Lampasas, Gatesville, Temple, Bowie, Ennis, Rockdale,
Frisco, Terrell, Gun Barrel City, Fort Hood, Clifton, Arlington,
Hico, Greenville, Meridian, Bonham, Normangee, Breckenridge,
Comanche, Athens, Wills Point, Teague, Briar, De Leon,
Waxahachie, and Fairfield
1212 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below
zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if
precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
at risk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors.
Make winter preparations to homes and businesses before Friday.
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.
&&
$$
Sanchez
