Texas Freeze Watch | Effective 04/17/2026 05:25

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:25am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. For the second 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: 
Hansford; Moore
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov