Harris County, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to prepare for icy conditions tonight as the freezing line moves into the Houston region.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the latest update shows the freeze line currently extending from Crockett to Madisonville to Giddings, pushing into the metro area through the evening. Freezing temperatures are expected in Conroe and Hempstead between 5–7 p.m., Magnolia to Hockley to Brookshire between 6–8 p.m., Spring to Jersey Village to Richmond between 10 p.m. and midnight, and Pearland to Baytown from 2–4 a.m. Friday.
Ice accumulation is likely across much of the county, with the highest amounts expected to the north and west. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution on bridges and overpasses, which may become slick overnight.
Officials recommend residents monitor local forecasts, limit travel, and take precautions to protect pets, pipes, and plants from freezing temperatures.
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