Hard Freeze Warning until 10:00AM Monday
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 8 above expected.
* WHERE...Fannin, Lamar, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall and Eastland Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals outdoors without proper warmth and shelter. Damage to plumbing is possible if pipes are not properly drained or insulated. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FANNIN ... LAMAR ... COLLIN ... TARRANT ... DALLAS ... ROCKWALL ... EASTLAND
Instructions:
A Hard Freeze Warning is issued when temperatures are forecast to fall to near 10 degrees or colder. These very cold temperatures may cause uninsulated and exposed pipes to freeze and burst. To prevent freezing of pipes, either wrap exposed pipes or allow faucets to slowly drip. Ensure that irrigation systems are turned off and winterized. Also remember to provide adequate shelter or arrangements for outdoor pets.
Address/Location
Rockwall County OEM
972 T L Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RCOEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Hard Freeze Warning