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Texas and Oklahoma to See Single-Digit Windchills as Arctic Blast Sweeps South

BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

DALLAS, Texas — A powerful Arctic blast is surging into the southern United States, bringing bitterly cold windchills and subfreezing air to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana early Monday morning.

Meteorologist Chris Nunley warned that residents should prepare for a shock of winter-like temperatures, with “single-digit windchills in some spots” expected by sunrise.

Coldest Air of the Season Moves South

Forecast models show windchills as low as 8–12°F across northern Oklahoma and northwest Texas, marking the coldest morning of the season so far. Major cities like Oklahoma City (16°F), Amarillo (17°F), and Tulsa (18°F) are expected to feel the brunt of the Arctic front.

Even further south, temperatures will plummet well below normal. Dallas-Fort Worth is forecast to feel like 25°F, while Austin and Houston could experience windchills in the low to mid-30s. Areas along the Gulf Coast, including Baton Rouge, are also bracing for near-freezing air.

Widespread Freeze Across the Region

Meteorologists say the cold air mass sweeping across the central U.S. is part of a larger Arctic outbreak stretching from the Rockies to the Southeast. In cities like San Antonio, El Paso, and Little Rock, the chilly air will be accompanied by strong north winds, making it feel even colder.

Nunley shared a forecast map showing the widespread chill, cautioning residents to bundle up, protect outdoor pets and plants, and prepare for icy wind gusts.

Cold Pattern to Linger Through Midweek

While temperatures will begin to moderate slightly after Monday, forecasters expect below-normal readings to persist through midweek. Lows are projected to remain in the 20s and 30s for much of Texas and Oklahoma through Wednesday morning.

Drivers are urged to use caution during early commutes as windchills may create slick conditions in northern counties, especially before sunrise.

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Saluda Standard Sentinel Team

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