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WEATHER UPDATES:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Skies clear out today
- Coldest temps: Monday morning
- Another freeze on the way tonight
- Alerts in effect through noon:
- Extreme Cold Warning
- Freeze Warning
This morning we are still below freezing for most of the Coastal Bend with temperatures in the 20 and some lower 30s. Sunny skies into the afternoon brings some comfort with daytime highs in the 40s, but prepare for another night of freezing temperatures on the way with 20s for northern neighborhoods and some lower 30s sprinkled in towards the coast. Into the middle of the week we'll warm up somewhat into the mid 60s before another cold front arrives for the weekend.
Extremely cold wind chills are expected today and into tomorrow morning. Only the 30s for today with overnight feels like temps into the teens! Make sure to protect the four P's and bundle up if you must be outdoors!
CURRENT CONDITIONS
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WARMING CENTERS:
Nueces County
Nueces County and the city of Robstown will open a warming center in response to the upcoming cold weather in our region.
The warming center will open on Saturday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. and remain open through mid-morning Tuesday, January 27. The warming center will be located at the Robstown Senior Community Center, 415 Mainer Rd, Robstown, TX 78380.
Officials say cots, food, and beverages will be provided. Family pets are allowed, but owners must provide their own food. Exotic pets will not be allowed at the warming center.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will offer free rides to and from the warming center during available hours. Bus Route 34 with a stop at #1229 (GI Forum Village 1) is the best option to take to the warming center.
Kleberg County
Kleberg County officials have opened the Human Services Building, also known as the Honorable Romeo Lomas Building, as a warm zone to provide shelter and support for residents during a period of cold weather.
The facility, located at 1109 E. Santa Gertrudis in Kingsville, Texas, opened on Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 p.m. It is scheduled to remain open until Tuesday, January 26, at noon.
County authorities are providing cots and meals for those seeking refuge. Individuals are asked to bring their own bedding for comfort. Refrigeration is available for medications upon request.
Free transportation to the facility is offered by Kleberg County. Residents in need of a ride should call (361) 595-8572.
Pets are permitted only if transported in a suitable carrier. Owners must supply their own pet food and waste disposal bags.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the County Judge’s office at (361) 595-8585.
Emergency services remain fully operational, with the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office, Fire & Rescue, and maintenance crews available to respond to any incidents or needs during this time.
The announcement, issued by the County Judge's office, emphasizes community safety amid the cold snap affecting South Texas. Similar warming centers have been activated in recent years across the region during freezes, as seen in prior announcements from Kleberg County and nearby areas.
Jim Wells County
To help those who may not have adequate heat, Jim Wells County is opening multiple warming centers to provide a safe place for residents.
"We have three different centers that we are opening up. Warming centers - this right here is so that you can get out of the cold and it'll be a warm place. We'll have cots available with blankets," Brown said.
More than 500 cots will be available between the three centers. The locations include:
- The Old Church in Premont
- The Alice Public Library during daytime hours
- The Jim Wells County Fairgrounds opening Saturday night through Sunday
- Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Orange Grove will also serve as a warming location.
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AREA WARMING CENTERS:
CCRTA will provide fare-free transportation to area warming centers and overnight emergency refuge centers due to forecasted extreme weather. Individuals traveling to or from a warming center or overnight refuge center can ride fare-free by informing their bus operator of their destination when boarding.
On Sunday, January 25, warming centers include La Retama Central Library (805 Comanche St., RTs 19 & 23), Owen R. Hopkins Library (3202 McKinzie Rd., RT 27), Ethel Eyerly Senior Center (654 Graham Rd., RT 4), and Ben F. McDonald Library (4044 Greenwood Dr., RT 21). From Monday, January 26, through Tuesday, January 27, all city and county public libraries and senior centers will be available as warming centers; a map of locations is available at https://www.ccrta.org/maps/warming-centers.
CCRTA will also operate shuttles from Staples Street Station (near the Staples Street Center public entrance) to overnight emergency refuge centers, including Ben Garza Gym (1815 Howard St.) and the DMC Windward FEMA Dome (4101 Old Brownsville Rd.). Shuttle hours are Saturday, January 24 — 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 25 — 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Monday, January 26 — 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, January 27 — 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. An additional overnight refuge is available at Robstown Senior Community Center (415 Mainer Rd., RT 34). B-Line Paratransit customers and rural community members can call MV Transportation at 361-289-5881 to schedule a fare-free trip to a nearby warming or refuge center. For more information, visit ccrta.org.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Pet owners must bring all animals indoors during freezing weather. City ordinance Chapter 6 makes it illegal to leave pets outside in these dangerous conditions. Violators face fines and potential animal cruelty charges. Report violations by calling 311 or 361-886-2600 for after-hours emergencies.
Look out for cold-stunned sea turtles and other wildlife
- Do not touch any sea turtles washed up on shore and call 1-866-TURTLE-5
- Injured Shore Bird Ark Hotline: (361) 749-6793
- The University of Texas Marine Science Institute Address: 750 Channel View Drive Port Aransas, TX 78373. Phone: (361) 749-6711
- Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue Center. Address: 4230 Rincon Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402. Phone: (361) 881-1210
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Nueces County Courthouse Operation Hours
With cold temperatures and possible freezing rain expected, County offices will operate on a 2-hour delayed start Monday. This precaution is being taken to help ensure the safety of our employees. The courthouse will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 26, with normal hours resuming on Tuesday.
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