Winter Weather Continues in the Northeast; Frigid Temperatures for the Central and Eastern U.S.
The major winter storm will continue to impact the Northeast U.S. today with heavy snow as it shifts away from the East Coast. Frigid temperatures will impact the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this week, and numerous record lows are forecast. Sub-zero lows are expected nearly every morning from the Northern Plains through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast.
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The Extreme Cold Warning has been extended for all of South Central Texas through 9 AM CST Tuesday. Lows as low as 8° to 23° with wind chill values as lows as 4° to 9° over the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau and teens elsewhere.
Another cold night is in store across the local area with lows in the single digits and teens. Wind chill values are forecast to range as lows as 4° to 9° over the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau and teens elsewhere. Extreme Cold Warning in effect. Stay warm and protect the four Ps: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.
Protect people, pets, pipes and plants from cold weather. People: 1) Minimize time outdoors. 2) Prepare for power outages. 3) Check on the elderly and other vulnerable people to make sure they're ok. Pets: 1) Keep your pets warm, dry and indoors as much as possible. 2) Ensure their food and water doesn't freeze. 3) Limit outside time and keep them bundled up. Pipes: 1) Insulate pipes if possible. 2) Open up sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air. 3) Disconnect hoses & turn off water to sprinklers. Plants: 1) Know their temperature thresholds. 2) If possible, cover them before the cold weather sets in to help retain some heat.
Skies will be mostly sunny, but temperatures remain cold. Highs will generally reach the 30s and 40s, though some locations in the Hill Country and Williamson County may not rise above freezing. Northerly winds will persist but are expected to subside by this evening.
A gradual warming trend develops into and through midweek, with highs climbing back into the 50s and 60s by Thursday. However, overnight lows will remain quite cold Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, dropping into the teens and 20s over most part. A new front arrives Friday, bringing another, but not as strong, shot of cold air and low rain chances (up to 20%), primarily across the eastern/southeastern half of the region.