Long lines as North Texans scramble to prepare for freezing cold weather
If the forecast has you scrambling to get those last-minute tasks checked off your to-do list, you're not alone.
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If the forecast has you scrambling to get those last-minute tasks checked off your to-do list, you're not alone.
While this cold spell isn't expected to last nearly as long as the February 2021 deep freeze, there are concerns about losing power among those who know the feeling of going without it for days.
With the frigid air just hours away from sweeping through North Texas, now is the time think about keeping your pets out of the dangerous cold.
You know it's going to get cold when the entire state of Texas is under some type of winter-related alert.
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference Wednesday on the winter weather ahead for Texas this week.
By late Thursday morning into the afternoon, the cold front will usher in arctic air, giving way to temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s.
The City of Dallas is making accommodations for anyone who loses power or just needs a warm place to stay later this week.
The arctic blast is on its way and since it's North Texas' first taste of this kind of cold this season, many people are stocking up on the items to keep you warm.
If you think it's cold now, you haven't seen anything yet.
Now's the time to start preparing your home for the freezing temperatures expected later this week.
A First Alert Weather Day has been called for Thursday and Friday as an arctic front is expected to blow through North Texas, plunging temperatures well below freezing for several days.
The arctic front is still slated to move through North Texas sometime around mid-morning on Thursday.
This will be some dangerously cold weather that will move into North Texas -- some of the coldest weather we've seen this season.
Cold fronts are on the way and this time next week we could be seeing temps in the teens. ERCOT says it's closely watching and prepared.
Tuesday's storms that produced at least 14 tornadoes across North Texas are a stark reminder twister season isn't limited to spring.
As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the NWS Office in Fort Worth has confirmed 14 tornadoes across North Texas from Tuesday's severe weather outbreak.
Cooler, calmer weather is expected over the next few days!
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued as damaging winds and hail is expected to move into North Texas during the morning commute.
Heads up! We're tracking another round of showers and potential strong to severe storms late Monday into Tuesday with a cold front.
The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is underway and tonight temps continue to hold in the low 60s with rain chances just at 20%.
Don't let the sunshine and 70s fool you, North Texas! A cold front is on the way and will have us reaching for the layers after today!
Get out and enjoy today. It'll get close to 60°F this afternoon as the sun comes out, the warmest day since last Thursday.
We're tracking some unsettled weather through this holiday week.
We're expecting some chilly weather today and through the weekend, even the potential to see some snow flurries.
A cold front will slide through North Texas Friday. We'll see increasing clouds in the area with high temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
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