Houston braces for returning freeze, city opens 12 warming centers
Houston avoided the worst of last weekend’s winter storm, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents that freezing temperatures are expected to return this weekend.
Houston avoided the worst of last weekend’s winter storm, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents that freezing temperatures are expected to return this weekend.
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Houston city officials are bracing for multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures as a winter storm is expected to hit the area by Saturday.
Houston Public Works started pre-treating 41 priority locations on Friday, concentrating on bridges, ramps, and flyovers considered critical for emergency access.
With a winter storm forecast to push temperatures in the Houston area below freezing starting Saturday night and potentially lasting through Monday, Mayor John Whitmire urged residents to take precautions and prepare ahead of time.
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