Texas Braces for Widespread Freeze as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing Across the State Monday Morning
TEXAS — Residents across the Lone Star State are being urged to prepare for freezing temperatures as a strong cold front sweeps across Texas early Monday morning, bringing the coldest air of the season so far.
Freeze Warning in Effect for Much of North and Central Texas
According to Texas Storm Chasers, temperatures are expected to drop below 32°F in most northern and central counties, with widespread readings in the 20s across the Panhandle, North Texas, and parts of East Texas.
Meteorologists say the coldest spots could fall into the mid-20s, with wind chills feeling even lower due to brisk overnight winds. The map provided by Pivotal Weather shows extensive blue shading across the region — an indicator of air temperatures at or below freezing by sunrise Monday.
Residents Urged to Protect Plants and Pets
Officials and weather experts are reminding Texans to take precautions before the chill arrives.
- Cover outdoor plants or bring them inside to prevent frost damage.
- Check on pets and livestock to ensure they have warm shelter.
- Protect exposed pipes, especially in homes and businesses that experienced damage during previous cold snaps.
“If your area is shaded in blue on the map, you’ll be waking up to freezing air,” Texas Storm Chasers warned. “Wind chills will make it feel even colder than the thermometer shows.”
South Texas and Gulf Coast to Stay Milder
While northern and central parts of the state will see a hard freeze, South Texas and coastal areas including Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and Galveston are expected to remain warmer, with overnight lows in the upper 40s to mid-50s.
Even so, meteorologists say these areas will still notice a significant temperature drop compared to the mild weekend weather.
Looking Ahead: Gradual Warm-Up Expected by Midweek
Forecasters predict that temperatures will begin to rebound by Tuesday afternoon, with highs climbing back into the 50s and 60s across most of Texas. A full warm-up is expected by midweek, bringing more typical November conditions.
Until then, Texans are encouraged to bundle up and stay weather-aware, especially during the early-morning hours Monday when the cold will be most intense.
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