Thousands of Houston residents are experiencing power outages as an arctic blast brings dangerous wind chills and freezing temperatures to the area, with wind chill advisories and hard freeze warnings in effect. The wind will make it feel like 0-10 degrees, and temperatures are expected to be below 24 degrees.
Northwest Florida is bracing for a cold blast with a hard freeze warning in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, prompting alerts from the National Weather Service to protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing. Inland areas are expected to see temperatures dip into the teens, while coastal areas will experience lows in the low 20s. Parts of Alabama are under a winter weather advisory with the possibility of freezing rain and minor ice accumulation, leading to hazardous road conditions. Wind chill advisories have also been issued due to cold and breezy conditions.
North Texas school districts are deciding whether to cancel classes on Tuesday due to bitter cold and hazardous road conditions caused by an Arctic blast and a Hard Freeze Warning. Some districts have announced closures, while others plan to hold classes on a normal schedule. Temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing until Wednesday, with a thawout predicted for that day. The National Weather Service issued a Hard Freeze Warning from midnight Tuesday until 10 a.m. No additional precipitation is expected. Additionally, the article provides tips for cold weather preparation, including winterizing homes, protecting pipes, bringing in pets, safeguarding plants, turning off sprinkler systems, HVAC maintenance, monitoring swimming pools, and ensuring battery supplies.