Houston, Weather and Winter Storm Warning
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Thousands of homes and businesses were without electricity Sunday morning in the Houston region, where residents awoke to cold, wet and in some cases icy conditions as a winter storm moved in.
As another round of winter weather threatens southeast Texas, many Houstonians are reflecting on Winter Storm Uri, the devastating freeze that paralyzed the region in February 2021.
National Weather Service predicts freezing temps might be even colder than expected for this weekend's winter storm, placing Houston under extreme cold watch.
The National Weather Service will continue to release updates throughout the week as a more certain forecast comes into focus.
Houston on Alert for Weekend Weather Woes as Freezing Rain, Ice Storms and Arctic Blast Are Forecast
Houston residents face severe weather including thunderstorms and an arctic blast, potentially leading to freezing rain and power outages.
Houston officials are ramping up preparations and urging residents to stay home ahead of a potential winter weather event with freezing temperatures and ice.
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Weather in Houston: CenterPoint mobilizes 4,000 workers, preparing for infrastructure damage
CenterPoint Energy has mobilized a massive workforce of 3,300 line workers and 700 natural gas personnel as Southeast Texas prepares for a significant winter storm expected to bring ice and freezing winds Saturday night.
Monday morning we’ll wake up with temperatures in the teens and 20s, Gusty north winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, will add to the chill, and wind chills may dip into the negatives in some outlying areas.