Kinney County, TX – Residents in parts of Southwest Texas are being urged to prepare for freezing temperatures early Sunday morning as a Freeze Warning takes effect overnight.
According to the National Weather Service Austin–San Antonio, a Freeze Warning has been issued for Kinney and Val Verde counties from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, as temperatures are expected to fall between 27 and 32 degrees.
Forecasters say these conditions could pose a risk to unprotected pipes, outdoor plants, pets, and vulnerable individuals, particularly during the coldest hours just before sunrise. Areas included in the warning span from Del Rio and Brackettville eastward toward portions of south-central Texas, with rural and low-lying areas most susceptible to colder readings.
The National Weather Service notes that a Freeze Warning is issued when widespread sub-freezing temperatures are expected, which can lead to pipe damage and crop losses if precautions are not taken. Residents are advised to insulate exposed plumbing, bring pets indoors, cover sensitive plants, and check on elderly neighbors.
Drivers heading out early Sunday should also remain alert for patchy frost on bridges and elevated roadways, especially in shaded areas.
This marks one of the coldest mornings so far this winter season for parts of Southwest Texas, following a stretch of milder conditions earlier in the week. Temperatures are expected to rebound later Sunday morning as sunshine returns.
Weather officials encourage residents to stay informed through official forecasts and alerts as conditions evolve.
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