HOUSTON – Saturday night’s Freeze Watch has now been upgraded to a Freeze Warning for the Greater Houston area.

Houston weather: Freeze Warning

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The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning that’ll be in effect from 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday.

Temperatures are projected to plummet to the 20s across the Houston metro while areas north of Houston could dip to the upper teens. So plan on a decent chance of a hard freeze Sunday morning, especially for folks who live north of I-10.  

Freeze Warning issued for much of Greater Houston (Photo credit: National Weather Service Office Houston/Galveston, TX)

Why you should care:

Freeze conditions could kill outdoor plants and have the potential to damage unprotected outdoor pipes.

Please take the time to protect your pipes, plants, and pets and check on elderly neighbors.

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What’s next:

After a cold weekend, forecast highs are expected to reach the widespread 60s next week. 

High pressure builds back into Texas, keeping skies clear. Our next best chance for rain will be Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered showers expected. 

We will continue to update you on the exact timing as we get closer.

The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority and National Weather Service Office Houston/Galveston, TX

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