Cold front to hit South Texas tonight

How much will temps drop?

A cold front is expected to hit South Texas tonight, bringing with it much colder temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for much of the region, with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s and 30s.

The NWS advises residents to take precautions to protect their homes and property from the cold. This includes covering exposed pipes, bringing pets indoors, and making sure vehicles have antifreeze.

When will the cold front hit?

The cold front is expected to hit South Texas tonight, between 10pm and 2am. The coldest temperatures are expected to occur early Tuesday morning.

How much will temperatures drop?

Temperatures are expected to drop 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit once the cold front hits. Some areas could see temperatures drop even further, into the teens.

What areas will be affected?

The cold front is expected to affect all of South Texas, including the cities of Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, and Brownsville. The NWS has issued a freeze warning for the following counties:

• Atascosa
• Bee
• Brooks
• Cameron
• Dimmit
• Duval
• Frio
• Gonzales
• Hidalgo
• Jim Hogg
• Jim Wells
• Kenedy
• Kleberg
• La Salle
• Live Oak
• Maverick
• McMullen
• Nueces
• San Patricio
• Starr
• Webb
• Willacy
• Zapata

What should you do to prepare?

The NWS advises residents to take the following precautions to prepare for the cold front:

• Cover exposed pipes.
• Bring pets indoors.
• Make sure vehicles have antifreeze.
• Have a plan in place in case of power outages.
• Dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves when going outside.

For more information on the cold front, please visit the NWS website: https://www.weather.gov/