"Extreme Cold Warning to Continue for Southeast Texas: Hard Freeze Expected Tuesday"
A bitter cold snap has left Southeast Texas under a severe weather warning, with temperatures plummeting to near-freezing conditions overnight. As of Monday, daytime highs reached the mid-30s, but with the approach of another cold front, things are expected to get even colder.
Residents are bracing for another hard freeze on Tuesday morning, with lows predicted in the low-to-mid 20s. This could spell disaster for pipes and infrastructure, as experts warn of a high risk of burst pipes and other damage. Homeowners are advised to take precautions to protect their properties from freezing temperatures.
While the worst of the ice has already melted away, meteorologists caution that isolated areas may still experience refreezing overnight, particularly in the northernmost counties hit by the Sunday evening storm. However, it's unlikely to be widespread, and conditions are expected to return to relatively mild by Tuesday afternoon when highs reach around 50 degrees.
But don't get too comfortable just yet - another arctic front is on its way for the weekend, with forecasters predicting a repeat of cold temperatures next Friday and possibly into the following week. As of now, it's unclear how severe these conditions will be, but residents are advised to stay vigilant for updates from weather authorities.
In the meantime, if you have any winter-related tips or stories, we want to hear from you. Send your videos, photos, and advice to ABC13, and they'll be featured on our channels.
A bitter cold snap has left Southeast Texas under a severe weather warning, with temperatures plummeting to near-freezing conditions overnight. As of Monday, daytime highs reached the mid-30s, but with the approach of another cold front, things are expected to get even colder.
Residents are bracing for another hard freeze on Tuesday morning, with lows predicted in the low-to-mid 20s. This could spell disaster for pipes and infrastructure, as experts warn of a high risk of burst pipes and other damage. Homeowners are advised to take precautions to protect their properties from freezing temperatures.
While the worst of the ice has already melted away, meteorologists caution that isolated areas may still experience refreezing overnight, particularly in the northernmost counties hit by the Sunday evening storm. However, it's unlikely to be widespread, and conditions are expected to return to relatively mild by Tuesday afternoon when highs reach around 50 degrees.
But don't get too comfortable just yet - another arctic front is on its way for the weekend, with forecasters predicting a repeat of cold temperatures next Friday and possibly into the following week. As of now, it's unclear how severe these conditions will be, but residents are advised to stay vigilant for updates from weather authorities.
In the meantime, if you have any winter-related tips or stories, we want to hear from you. Send your videos, photos, and advice to ABC13, and they'll be featured on our channels.
! I'm so glad it's not as bad as last week's freeze, but still, -20s in the morning? That's crazy cold! 
I feel for all those poor pipes that have to deal with this every few weeks... They need a break, you know? 
And it's always fun (not) when we get winter advice from people who've never had to shovel snow or freeze pipes. Like, just use some common sense and wrap your pipes in blankets! 
Just saying. 
it's like we just got out of winter break and now we're back in the middle of winter again 
And don't even get me started on having to shovel snow on top of shoveling ice... 
I swear I'm never gonna tire of this cold weather. On the bright side, it's a good excuse to drink more hot chocolate 
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just thinking about it is giving me chills! I know some people are gonna freak out 'bout the pipes freezing up, but honestly, I'm more worried about my gaming PC 
running into problems with the cold temps. Like, can you imagine trying to game in -20°C? 
. Also, who else is hyped for the weekend? Another arctic front coming our way... bring it on (or at least some decent gaming conditions)! 
. And don't even get me started on the whole weekend coming back around - great, so we get to relive the misery all over again. I swear, when will it ever end? 
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. It's like, one minute it's freezing and the next it's a bit warmer, but then BAM! Another arctic front comes along and it's back to icy grips 
But seriously, I hope everyone stays safe and warm at home, especially those pipes and infrastructure that are going to be taking a beating 
. And yeah, let's hear from all the winter warriors out there – share your tips and stories so we can all learn from each other 
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50 degrees sounds lovely right now, can't wait for a bit of sunshine 
but yikes another arctic front coming our way? stay warm and safe, texas! 
. And don't even get me started on the burst pipes thing... like, how many times do we need to warn each other about this? 
. Can't we just have one decent winter without all the drama? 
I mean, pipes bursting and whatnot... that's just a nightmare for homeowners. Did you know some of them are already preparing their homes with stuff like foam pipe insulation? 
It's kinda sad when people have to take these precautions. 
Anyway, I heard there's another cold snap coming for the weekend... *sigh*... not looking forward to that at all. How do people deal with this kind of weather? Do you guys have any tips or tricks? 
anyway, pipes gonna burst, homes gonna freeze... just great. and people think they're prepared with those fancy smart home systems... lol good luck with that. gotta remember to wrap up the car and stuff too. and what about all the poor animals out there? 
stay warm everyone 
ugh i'm so over this texas cold snap already! it's been like 3 weeks since we've seen some actual warmth and now it feels like we're stuck in some sort of never ending winter loop. my poor pipes are gonna freeze any second now 