Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for:

Extreme Cold Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-172200-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Garden City, Midland, Gail, Rankin,
Odessa, Stanton, Lamesa, Snyder, Big Lake, Colorado City,
Andrews, Big Spring, McCamey, and Seminole
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Hennig