Zapata County, TX – Residents across portions of Deep South Texas are being urged to prepare for freezing temperatures early Sunday morning, as a Freeze Warning takes effect overnight with potential impacts to crops, plants, and unprotected plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville, a Freeze Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. CST Sunday, with temperatures expected to drop between 30 and 32 degrees, and colder pockets possibly reaching 28 to 30 degrees in some areas.
The warning includes Brooks, Jim Hogg, Inland Kenedy, and Zapata counties, covering communities such as Hebbronville, Falfurrias, San Isidro, and Zapata. Meteorologists say the coldest conditions are most likely between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., particularly across the northern halves of each county.
Forecasters warn that frost and freeze conditions could damage sensitive vegetation, crops, and outdoor plumbing if precautions are not taken. Agricultural interests are especially encouraged to act, as freezing temperatures combined with dry air may increase moisture loss in plants, raising the risk of damage.
Residents are advised to cover or bring in sensitive plants, protect outdoor pipes, and ensure pets have adequate warmth overnight. Those in rural ranchland areas may experience colder temperatures than nearby towns.
This cold snap follows a stretch of milder winter weather across South Texas, making the sudden drop more impactful for unprepared homes and gardens.
The Freeze Warning is expected to expire by mid-morning Sunday as temperatures gradually rise after sunrise. Additional cold-weather advisories are not currently anticipated, but residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware.
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