{"id":137101,"date":"2026-01-25T01:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T01:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/137101\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T01:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T01:56:17","slug":"weather-impact-alert-for-extreme-cold-and-freezing-rain-in-the-coastal-bend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/137101\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Impact Alert for extreme cold and freezing rain in the Coastal Bend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Corpus Christi and the surrounding area. A trace of freezing rain is likely with more to the north.<\/p>\n

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The Weather Impact Alert weekend starts now. The cold front will move through Beeville and George West around 6 AM and Ricardo and Sarita around Noon. The front may slow down a bit as it approaches the coast, but it’s booking it right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A few thunderstorms will be possible especially north of I-37 and along the coast. Scattered showers will develop for most along the front. This is our first round of rainfall through the event. A few spotty showers will linger off and on into the afternoon. The next round won’t arrive until overnight into Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All day Saturday is just a rain event, and the rain will add up for some areas with 0.2-0.5″, a good bet, and higher amounts for northern counties.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This cold front will drop temperatures 10-15 degrees almost immediately. Be ready for temperatures in the 50s and 40s on Saturday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The wind will pick up with gusts of 30 mph out of the north.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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LOOKING AHEAD: The Weather Impact Alert shifts to the cold air. We will see the chance of freezing temperatures three nights in a row. with a hard freeze on Monday and Tuesday. The only day freezing rain is a possibility is on Sunday morning. And that is still a low chance. \u00a0Make sure you take action to protect the four P’s (people, pets, pipes, and plants), limit travel on Sunday, and dress in warm layers if you go outside.<\/p>\n


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SUNDAY MORNING 12 AM – 12 PM:\u00a0A\u00a0Winter Storm Warning\u00a0was issued for 0.1″ of freezing rain, including Aransas, Refugio, Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen County. Winter Weather Advisory\u00a0issued for a trace of freezing rain in Nueces, San Patricio, Kleberg, Jim Wells, and Duval County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By the way, weather warning and advisory criteria depend on the area. For the Coastal Bend, our criteria are as follows:
\u2022\u00a0Freeze Warning: temperatures at\/below 32\u00b0F (there is no separate Freeze vs Hard Freeze Warning anymore)
\u2022\u00a0Extreme Cold Warning: wind chill values at\/below 15\u00b0F for 2+ hours
\u2022 Winter Storm Warning: any ice accumulation<\/p>\n

All of these have been issued over the next three days.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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The timeframe for freezing rain in our area is slim compared to the rest of Texas, but there’s enough to raise concern. It only takes a little freezing rain to have a big impact on roads, especially bridges and overpasses. If you have to drive, it’s best to avoid driving over those. We want to emphasize that freezing rain is not guaranteed for most of the area, but remains possible. If you can, stay put until Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

We aren’t expecting widespread power outages, but a few may occur. The highest ice accumulations are expected far to our north, between I-10 and I-20.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Freezing rain depends entirely on our surface temperature. Right now, it looks like most of the Coastal Bend will at least reach freezing breifly Sunday morning. We will also see another round of rain moving through the area Sunday morning. The timing is looking more favorable for freezing rain, but remember it has to be at least 32 degrees for the rain to freeze. No freeze means no freezing rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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In places where freezing rain doesn’t occur, it’s also possible that the dampness from rain on Saturday lingers and freezes overnight into Sunday morning. So a very fine layer of ice is possible over many places early next week.<\/p>\n

The worst time to be on the roads locally will be Sunday morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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A reminder: Winter precipitation forecasts are extremely tricky in South Texas – one small shift can change the entire forecast.<\/p>\n

By the way, weather warning and advisory criteria depend on the area. For the Coastal Bend our criteria are as follows:
\u2022\u00a0Freeze Warning: temperatures at\/below 32\u00b0F (there is no separate Freeze vs Hard Freeze Warning anymore)
\u2022\u00a0Extreme Cold Warning: wind chill values at\/below 15\u00b0F for 2+ hours
\u2022 Winter Storm Warning: any ice accumulation<\/p>\n

Temperatures will warm back above freezing on Sunday afternoon, but it will still be very cold with wind chills in the 20s all day.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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LOOKING AHEAD: Will likely be the coldest wind chills. Northern counties may see the wind chill fall into the single digits. Coprus Christi will likely be just above 10 degrees. Be ready for temperatures to be below freezing for at least 12 hours on Monday. A little shorter for the islands.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Our temperatures will be extra cold for the Coastal Bend. The northern counties are under an Extreme Cold Warning beginning at 9pm Saturday until 12pm Monday. The rest of the Coastal Bend is under a Cold Weather Advisory on Sunday morning, and an additional warning has been added on Monday from 3 AM to Noon. We may have one on Tuesday morning, too, but the wind will be lighter by then, so the wind chill may not be quite as cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We are not used to it being this cold. It will be important to dress in layers if you have to go outside. Exposed skin is how the body loses heat. Be\u00a0<\/p>\n

We’re expecting temperatures to stay sub-50\u00b0F from Saturday evening through Tuesday midday. At least three freezes are in the cards – Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Sunday night looks to be the coldest, with a widespread hard freeze expected. Another hard freeze is expected Monday night again. Air temperatures might actually wind up colder on Monday because the wind will be lighter.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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In Corpus Christi on Monday morning, we’ll face a record-low temperature. The previous record is 23\u00b0F, set in 1897. The record low on Tuesday morning was also set in 1897 at 22 degrees, so that may be challenged as well.<\/p>\n

Temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning are expected to fall into the low and mid-20s in the Coastal Bend. This is pipe-bursting cold. Our rule-of-thumb for freezes and wrapping pipes is either (1) air temperatures of 21-28\u00b0F for 4+ hours or (2) air temperatures of 20\u00b0F or below.<\/p>\n

The timeline below should give you an idea at how long we could see freezing temperatures across the Coastal Bend. Monday morning will be the coldest and longest freeze.<\/p>\n


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Make sure you’re using the mild weather today to properly prepare and winterize your home. Take care of the four P’s: people, pipes, pets, and plants.
\u2022 Drain and wrap exterior pipes, and cover exterior faucets. Drain sprinkler systems and check your pool equipment, too.
\u2022 Ensure pets and livestock have adequate warmth and shelter, or bring them inside if at all possible.
\u2022 Cover sensitive vegetation and bring potted plants inside.
\u2022 Drip indoor faucets during freezing temperatures. Do\u00a0not drip outdoor faucets.
\u2022 Open cabinetry with plumbing inside to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.
\u2022 Make sure you leave your heat on at least 55\u00b0F, even if you won’t be home.<\/p>\n

The forecast can and likely will change until the weekend. Stay safe, and stay warm.<\/p>\n


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TROPICS: The Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on November 30, 2025. Year-round, you can find updated info on the tropics over on our tropical page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you missed the 2025 Hurricane Special or want to see it again, you can always watch it on our streaming service, 3NEWS+. It’s free to download on your smart tv, Roku, or Firestick. It’s also on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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