Extreme Cold Warning until 12:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees well inland to around 15 degrees along the coast expected, with the lowest values Monday morning. Some portions of the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley may remain below freezing through Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Hard freeze conditions with an extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any remaining moisture on roadways will likely freeze tonight, resulting in icy spots continuing through at least Monday morning, especially on bridges and overpasses. Check road conditions before traveling.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Cleveland, Texas
907 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 281-592-2667
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CLEVELANDTX 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:
- Extreme Cold Warning