Oklahoma, Texas Freeze Watch | Effective 04/16/2026 21:33

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 9:33pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description: 
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov