As winter approaches, several states in the United States are bracing for freezing temperatures and hazardous weather conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued freeze warnings, wind advisories, and winter weather advisories for various regions, highlighting the potential impacts on crops, vegetation, and infrastructure.
In Texas, a freeze warning has been issued for Houston, Madison, Polk, Trinity, and Walker Counties, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees expected. The warning is in effect from 9 PM on Sunday until 9 AM on Monday. The NWS warns of frost and freeze conditions that could harm crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing.
Similarly, a wind advisory has been issued for Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island, and Matagorda Islands Counties in Texas. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected until 6 AM on Monday. Residents are advised to secure outdoor objects as gusty winds could cause tree limbs to fall and lead to power outages.
In North Carolina and South Carolina, a freeze warning has been issued for southeast portions, with temperatures as low as 26 to 31 degrees expected. The warning is in effect from 10 PM on Monday until 9 AM on Tuesday. Frost and freeze conditions could have detrimental effects on crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing.
Maryland and Virginia are also under a freeze watch, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 degrees possible. The watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning, posing risks to crops, vegetation, and outdoor plumbing in Calvert, St. Marys, and King George Counties.
Additionally, a freeze watch has been issued for south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. Temperatures as low as 23 degrees inland and 28 degrees south of I-10 are expected from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. Similar to other regions, frost and freeze conditions could cause damage to crops, vegetation, and outdoor plumbing.
In Vermont, a winter weather advisory has been issued for the northern Adirondacks and St. Lawrence Valley in northern New York. Mixed precipitation, including snow, sleet, and ice accumulations, could create hazardous road conditions until 7 AM on Monday.
Lastly, a winter storm warning has been issued for Kankakee County in Illinois, with dangerous travel conditions expected due to lake effect snow. Snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and localized accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecasted until noon on Monday.
As these weather events unfold, residents are urged to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their property, and the environment. Stay updated on weather alerts and advisories from credible sources like the NWS to ensure safety during extreme weather conditions.
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References:
1. NWS Houston/Galveston TX – Freeze Warning: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.195e1344c69ad29a90ff5f3980e8e979e06b5cc4.001.1.cap]
2. NWS Houston/Galveston TX – Wind Advisory: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.195e1344c69ad29a90ff5f3980e8e979e06b5cc4.003.1.cap]
3. NWS Wilmington NC – Freeze Warning: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dd3853e9545b4806b0b448a144561ee317dc5201.001.1.cap]
4. NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC – Freeze Watch: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b733c4ddf9158013afa3d0c17568e4906a96e359.001.1.cap]
5. NWS Mobile AL – Freeze Watch: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.35808428e65a3c285eb19a654e90ee0f769a0b00.001.1.cap]
6. NWS Burlington VT – Winter Weather Advisory: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.46fc95c4d148d7b9b6543b97c7e960e983966139.001.1.cap]
7. NWS Chicago IL – Winter Storm Warning: [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.688b406ae1a414570f703b6bb934c0798556b48d.003.1.cap]
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