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Austin weather: Cold weather advisory set for midnight

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Published  January 5, 2025 6:19pm CST
Weather Forecast
FOX 7 Austin

Austin weather: Cold weather advisory overnight

A Cold Weather Advisory will be going into effect overnight into Monday morning as temperatures will be dropping significantly due to a cold front.

The Brief

    • A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect from midnight through 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6.
    • The advisory covers all of Central Texas.
    • NWS says the advisory is due to expected wind chills from 12 to 20 degrees in the overnight to early morning hours.

AUSTIN, Texas - A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect starting at midnight through tomorrow morning (Jan. 6).

The advisory will be in effect from midnight through 10 a.m. Monday and covers all of Central Texas, heading into west Texas towards the border and north and east of our area.

The National Weather Service says the advisory is due to expected wind chills from 12 to 20 degrees in the overnight to early morning hours. 

The NWS is also advising Texans to:

  • Use caution when traveling outside
  • Minimize time outdoors
  • Wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves
  • Make frequent checks on older family, friends and neighbors
  • Ensure portable heaters are used correctly
  • Bring pets inside and limit outside time

Texans are also reminded to not use generators or grills inside their homes.

The Source: Information in this report comes from the National Weather Service.

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