Parts of Texas Under Freeze Warning as Sub-Freezing Temps of 28 Degrees Expected

The National Weather Service or NWS has issued a freeze warning for parts of Southern Texas due to the possibility of subfreezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees.

Freeze Warning

Frost and freeze conditions will cause crops, other delicate vegetation, and possibly unsecured outdoor plumbing to perish.

Residents are advised to take action right away to shield tender plants from the cold. Outdoor water pipes should be drained, wrapped, or allowed to drip slowly to avoid freezing and potential bursts. Sprinkler systems buried underground should be shut off, and above-ground pipes should be covered to prevent freezing.

Until 9 AM CST Today. The Freeze Warning will be in effect until 9 AM CST today for areas in Brush Country and inland regions of South Texas' coastal plains in Bee, Duval, Goliad, Inland Nueces, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Jim Wells, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, McMullen, La Salle, Live Oak, Victoria, and Webb, the National Weather Service reports.

Flood Warning

Until 12:00 PM CST December 28. Minor flooding is happening in the Sabine River near Deweyville, and minor flooding is projected until 12:00 PM CST December 28.

At 25.0 feet, the river's lowest roads can flood and become impassable around Deweyville.

Additionally, Robert Clark Road and other low-lying roads located in southwest Beauregard Parish could be flooded.

The south side of Niblett Bluff Park is flooded, cutting off access to the park's camp houses. Northeastern Orange County has access roads to the river.

According to The Weather Channel, the Sabine River near Deweyville, the Calcasieu River near Glenmore, and the following rivers in Louisiana and Texas are still under a Flood Warning.

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Health in Orange County, Texas

Allergens. The weather conditions are putting mold, dust, and dander, at high to very high levels today.

The mold conditions will continue throughout the whole week, while the dust and dander conditions will improve gradually until they reach low levels on Thursday, December 29.

Pet hair, mold spores, dander, and dust mites can all cause allergic reactions when present in indoor and outdoor dust.

People who are sensitive to these allergens may experience watery eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing as a result.

Health. Sinus pressure and migraine triggers are at a moderate level.

It is advised that migraineurs keep a headache journal in which they record the weather and their symptoms and take their medication as soon as they manifest.

Pests. The weather conditions will also mean that there will be high levels of indoor pests.

This will persist and work its way up to extremely high levels through Sunday, January 1.

Always store food in airtight containers, and keep surfaces free of crumbs, according to experts.

Yellow bug lights can be used in place of outdoor lighting to reduce pest attraction near houses and gardens.

Outdoor pests are at high levels, will gradually increase to extremely high for the next two days, and persist until Sunday.

Never leave food or trash outside or indoors unattended, say Accuweather experts.

Additionally, it's crucial to get rid of any standing water in tires, buckets, and gutters where pests can breed.

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