Austin, TX – Texans across nearly the entire state are under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously low wind chills plunge well below freezing, creating life-threatening conditions through at least Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, wind chills are expected to drop as low as 10 degrees below zero in North Texas, with Central, South Central, and Southeast Texas also seeing wind chills near or below 5 degrees at times. The cold is already impacting travel, outdoor safety, and infrastructure concerns statewide.
In North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, wind chills as low as -10° are possible through 9 a.m. Tuesday. Central Texas cities such as Waco, Temple, Killeen, and College Station could see wind chills down to -5°, while South Central Texas — including Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country — faces overnight lows in the single digits to teens.
Along the Texas Gulf Coast and Southeast Texas, including Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria County, temperatures may hover near freezing through Tuesday morning. The NWS warns that icy road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, may persist due to frozen moisture.
Officials warn that hypothermia and frostbite can occur within minutes on exposed skin. Extreme cold may also cause burst water pipes, threaten livestock, and strain heating systems.
Residents are urged to:
- Dress in layers, including hats, gloves, and face coverings
- Limit time outdoors
- Keep pets indoors
- Protect pipes by wrapping or draining them
- Use heaters safely and never run generators or grills indoors
Travelers are encouraged to check local road conditions before heading out.
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