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Houston faces extreme cold warning with record-low temperatures, gusty winds, and advisories to protect pipes and plants.
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.
Though both Bush and Hobby Airports are open and operating, more than 100 flights have been canceled between them, according to a flight analyst.
Houston and Southeast Texas are all but certain to get rained on Saturday, so the only mystery is: When will the rain turn into something more icy?
Morning temperatures were solidly below freezing, with wind chills in the teens. A few lingering icy patches remain a concern, especially across northern and western counties, but they are not a widespread problem.
As an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.
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Kids are anticipating with baited breath for the news.