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Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 2:36PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero, mainly
Sunday and Monday mornings. In addition, the air temperature will
fall as low as 15 degrees on Sunday morning, then as low as 5
above zero on Monday morning.

* WHERE...Central Texas

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia
or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken. Cold
temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals
outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is
likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated.

Instructions

Cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals
outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is
likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated.

Have an emergency kit and enough supplies ready in case of power
outages.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors.
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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