According to the National Weather Service, an arctic cold front is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and wind-chills to the state through the early part of next week. Additionally, a storm system is expected to move through the state, bringing the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and snow that could create hazardous travel conditions into the weekend and cause impacts to infrastructure. Areas most at risk of wintry weather are northwest, north, and northeast Texas. Freezing rain and sleet are more likely to impact areas across west, central, south-central, east, and southeast Texas. Cold rain is expected for areas in deep south Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Walker County Office of Emergency Management has contacted The American Red Cross and will open a shelter for Walker County residents. The Walker County Storm Shelter is located at 455 TX-75 Huntsville, TX 77320. This is not an animal shelter. Only legitimate service animals will be allowed in the facility. The shelter will begin accepting clients on Saturday, January 24th at noon and will remain open through Tuesday or as soon as the weather breaks. If you have any questions, please call the Walker County Emergency Operations Center at 936-435-8035.
Texans are urged to stay weather-aware, check road conditions before any necessary travel, and follow instructions from local officials.
Texans can access winter weather safety tips by visiting TexasReady.gov, check road conditions at DriveTexas.org, find warming centers and shelters opened and operated by local officials at tdem.texas.gov/warm, and find general preparedness information at tdem.texas.gov/prepare.
