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Cold Weather Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1201 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

TXZ171>173-186-188>194-206>209-223-225-311600-
/O.NEW.KEWX.CW.Y.0001.260131T0900Z-260131T1600Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Kerr-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-
Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Gonzales-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Boerne, New Braunfels, Hallettsville,
Burnet, Austin, La Grange, Giddings, Georgetown, Fredericksburg,
Seguin, Gonzales, Blanco, Lockhart, Kerrville, Llano, Bastrop,
and San Marcos
1201 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 to 20 are expected.

* WHERE...The Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, and Coastal Plains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

MM

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1135 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-
301745-
/O.NEW.KHGX.CW.Y.0001.260131T0900Z-260131T1600Z/
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-
Including the cities of Livingston, Groveton, College Station,
Liberty, Sealy, Mont Belvieu, Freeport, Friendswood, Pecan Grove,
Coldspring, Texas City, Weimar, Bellville, Lake Jackson, Alvin,
Ganado, Somerville, Trinity, Conroe, Sugar Land, Pearland,
Navasota, Dayton, El Campo, League City, Huntsville, Shepherd,
Edna, Crockett, Anahuac, Madisonville, Caldwell, Columbus, Clute,
Bryan, Brookshire, Angleton, Pasadena, Baytown, First Colony,
Wharton, Houston, Corrigan, Missouri City, Bay City, Old
River-Winfree, Palacios, Eagle Lake, Winnie, Cleveland, Brenham,
The Woodlands, Stowell, Mission Bend, Devers, La Marque,
Dickinson, Hempstead, Waller, Rosenberg, and Prairie View
1135 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Bailey

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1124 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

TXZ135-142>148-156>162-174-175-300600-
/O.NEW.KFWD.CW.Y.0002.260131T0600Z-260131T1700Z/
Henderson-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-
Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-Leon-Milam-
Robertson-
Including the cities of Copperas Cove, Hamilton, Temple,
Franklin, Hearne, Groesbeck, Goldthwaite, Teague, Lampasas,
Hillsboro, Meridian, Clifton, Killeen, Calvert, Waco, Normangee,
Marlin, Wortham, Valley Mills, Corsicana, Gun Barrel City,
Oakwood, Mexia, Fort Hood, Gatesville, Athens, Centerville,
Rockdale, Fairfield, Hico, Palestine, Buffalo, Cameron, and
Jewett
1124 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO 11
AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 above zero expected.

* WHERE...Central Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 11 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 7 above 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.

&&

$$

Prater


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1237 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

GMZ330-335-300845-
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260201T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0008.260130T0800Z-260130T1800Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
1237 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until midnight CST Saturday
  night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to noon CST
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1144 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

GMZ231-232-236-237-300700-
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0007.260130T0800Z-260130T1800Z/
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays-
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
1144 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
  Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays and San
  Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1144 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

GMZ250-255-270-275-300700-
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0007.260130T0800Z-260131T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
1144 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 2 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20
  NM, Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel
  out 20 NM, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to
  60 NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 2 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas will
  result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Low Water Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1237 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

GMZ330-335-300845-
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260201T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0008.260130T0800Z-260130T1800Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
1237 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until midnight CST Saturday
  night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to noon CST
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

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