Uvalde Hesperian

South Texas and Texas Hill Country brace for arctic blast

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01-22-25

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

The National Weather Service Austin/ San Antonio issued an extreme cold watch at today at 7:45AM for Uvalde County and the surrounding area including neighboring counties and the Texas Hill Country beginning Friday night, January 23rd through the overnight hours.

"...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
 FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as
 low as 2 degrees below zero
  possible.

* WHERE...All of south central Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed
  skin if precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
  threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
  at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside."

The Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management posted the following alert on its Facebook Page:
  “While Uvalde County may not experience the Ice / Winter Mix beginning Friday night through Sunday- Monday as our Real County /Edwards County /Bandera / Medina County Neighbors may experience, it’s the Wind Chill that can be brutal. Forecasts are showing zero to ten degrees through the weekend. This impacts humans & animals. If you don’t have to get out into this upcoming event… Don’t ! . We are coordinating with our fellow response agencies & working with them & State partners if conditions change. Prepare now for your needs, check on elderly neighbors, family members & others as needed. God Bless, and stay safe.”

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch

  Jan 21, 2026

  (Austin, TX) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch.

ERCOT is monitoring weather conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. In anticipation of the extreme cold weather, ERCOT is coordinating preparation efforts with the Texas Energy Reliability Council, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and other state agencies, as well as with Market Participants.

ERCOT encourages everyone to sign up for grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS). Texans can also monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.

  What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. At this time, grid conditions are expected to be normal, and there is no current expectation of an energy emergency. Texans should continue to monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.

  What Action is Needed?
No action is needed. You can monitor current and extended grid conditions on ercot.com.

  Did You Know?
Reducing electric use during peak demand times can help you save and lower demand on the grid. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage.

  Stay Updated
Sign up for TXANS notifications on the TXANS webpage. You can also subscribe to ERCOT Emergency Alerts, which are not sent through TXANS notifications, and download the ERCOT mobile app for additional notifications: iOS | Android.

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