Extreme Cold Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 236 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero, mainly Sunday and Monday mornings. In addition, the air temperature will fall as low as 8 above zero on Sunday morning, then as low as 2 below zero on Monday morning. * WHERE...North Texas * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken. Cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated. Have an emergency kit and enough supplies ready in case of power outages. Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.