Freeze Warning Issued for Texas and Oklahoma as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing
DALLAS, Texas — A Freeze Warning is now in effect for a wide stretch of Texas and Oklahoma, where temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s and low 30s overnight, bringing the first hard freeze of the season for many residents.
Meteorologist Chris Nunley cautioned that the sharp drop in temperatures could cause damage to unprotected vegetation, outdoor plumbing, and exposed pets. “Make sure you make those preps this evening before you go to bed,” Nunley advised. “A killing hard freeze for many across Oklahoma and Texas tonight.”
Hard Freeze Across the Southern Plains
The National Weather Service says areas including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Waco, and Oklahoma City will experience subfreezing conditions overnight, with some northern counties likely dipping into the mid-20s by early morning.
The freeze warning covers nearly all of North and Central Texas, stretching from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex down to Austin and College Station, and eastward into Tyler and Shreveport. In Oklahoma, the warning includes Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Oklahoma City.
Meteorologists expect freezing temperatures to last for several hours, long enough to threaten sensitive plants and outdoor water lines.
Safety Precautions and Advice
Officials are urging residents to bring pets indoors, cover outdoor plants, and wrap or drain exposed pipes to prevent bursting. Vehicles parked outside should also be checked for proper antifreeze levels.
“This is the type of cold that can cause quick damage to outdoor vegetation and pipes,” forecasters said. “It’s a good idea to let indoor faucets drip overnight and make sure sprinkler systems are turned off.”
Cold Pattern to Linger into the Week
The cold air mass, part of a widespread Arctic outbreak across the central United States, will keep morning lows near or below freezing through Tuesday. Daytime highs are expected to remain in the 40s and 50s, with another round of subfreezing nights possible midweek.
Forecasters say the region should see gradual warming later in the week, but warn that additional cold fronts are likely before Thanksgiving.
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