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2025 [KBRO] BROWNSVILLE Freeze (FZ) Warning (W) Number 5

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Storm Based Warning History

053 
WWUS74 KBRO 201949
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

TXZ248>250-211400-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0005.250221T0500Z-250221T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.250221T0500Z-250222T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-
Including the cities of Hebbronville, Falfurrias, and Zapata
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST 
FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Zapata Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM CST 
  Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure. Take steps now to finish protecting cold 
  sensitive plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could 
  damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged by frost if left uncovered.

&&

$$

TXZ251>255-353-211400-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.250221T0500Z-250222T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland
Cameron-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Roma, Raymondville, San Manuel, McAllen,
Edinburg, Weslaco, Pharr, Sarita, Mission, Harlingen,
Brownsville, and Rio Grande City
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern 
  Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Katz
135 
WWUS74 KBRO 210935
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

TXZ248>250-211800-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250221T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250222T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, and Falfurrias
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Zapata Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure. Take steps now to finish protecting cold 
  sensitive plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could 
  damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged by frost if left uncovered.

&&

$$

TXZ251>255-353-211800-
/O.CON.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250222T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland
Cameron-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of San Manuel, Brownsville, Sarita,
Raymondville, Roma, McAllen, Mission, Rio Grande City, Weslaco,
Pharr, Edinburg, and Harlingen
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern 
  Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Tomaselli
Permalink to 202502201949-KBRO-WWUS74-NPWBRO
053 
WWUS74 KBRO 201949
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

TXZ248>250-211400-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0005.250221T0500Z-250221T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.250221T0500Z-250222T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-
Including the cities of Hebbronville, Falfurrias, and Zapata
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST 
FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Zapata Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM CST 
  Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure. Take steps now to finish protecting cold 
  sensitive plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could 
  damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged by frost if left uncovered.

&&

$$

TXZ251>255-353-211400-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.250221T0500Z-250222T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland
Cameron-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Roma, Raymondville, San Manuel, McAllen,
Edinburg, Weslaco, Pharr, Sarita, Mission, Harlingen,
Brownsville, and Rio Grande City
149 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern 
  Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Katz
Permalink to 202502210935-KBRO-WWUS74-NPWBRO
135 
WWUS74 KBRO 210935
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

TXZ248>250-211800-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250221T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250222T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, and Falfurrias
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Zapata Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure. Take steps now to finish protecting cold 
  sensitive plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could 
  damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged by frost if left uncovered.

&&

$$

TXZ251>255-353-211800-
/O.CON.KBRO.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250222T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland
Cameron-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of San Manuel, Brownsville, Sarita,
Raymondville, Roma, McAllen, Mission, Rio Grande City, Weslaco,
Pharr, Edinburg, and Harlingen
335 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern 
  Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Tomaselli

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