DALLAS — An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for much of North and Central Texas, with dangerously low temperatures and wind chills expected from Saturday evening through midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters said wind chills could drop as low as 12 degrees below zero across North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with actual air temperatures falling to single digits and below zero by early Monday morning. Some areas farther south could see wind chills as low as 8 below zero.
The warning covers dozens of counties, including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Parker, Ellis, Kaufman, Johnson, Bell, McLennan, Navarro and Anderson, among others. Cities affected include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, McKinney, Waco, Temple, Killeen and Corsicana.
Meteorologists warned that the cold could become life-threatening for people and animals without adequate shelter. Hypothermia and frostbite are possible with prolonged exposure, and plumbing damage is likely if pipes are not properly insulated or allowed to drip.
In addition to the cold, a Dense Fog Advisory was in effect early Friday for parts of Central Texas, including Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Milam, Eastland and Comanche counties, where visibility was reduced to one-quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Officials urged residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, protect exposed skin and bring pets indoors. Texans were also advised to prepare for possible power outages, check on vulnerable neighbors and use space heaters safely.
The extreme cold is expected to ease gradually by Monday afternoon, though freezing temperatures may persist into early next week.
