Texas leaders on arctic blast: 'The power grid is ready and reliable'

Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders say we can have faith in the power grid as an arctic blast will drop temperatures statewide to dangerous lows.

Dallas Weather: Dec. 20 overnight forecast
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Dan Henry has the latest on what you can expect over the next few days as an arctic front makes its way into North Texas.

Texas power grid should withstand arctic weather without major outages, ERCOT says

ERCOT says it does not expect any major outages despite the potential for the coldest temperatures we've had since that disastrous 2021 winter storm. They say that's because the temperatures won't stay as cold for as long, and ice isn't a factor this time around.

North Texas homeless shelters prepare to take in hundreds during arctic blast

As we get closer to the dangerous cold that will push into North Texas, cities are working overtime to make sure the homeless and others have a place to stay. The biggest need and biggest efforts, as you might imagine, are in Fort Worth and Dallas.

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

LIST: Shelters and warming stations prepare to open across North Texas

Cities are stepping up preparations ahead of the arctic blast expected to send temperatures tumbling to dangerously cold levels on Thursday.

Dallas weather: Dec. 20 afternoon forecast
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A blast of cold air is coming to North Texas and temperatures are going to drop fast. FOX 4's Evan Andrews has a look at when we expect the cold air to reach the region and just how cold it is going to get.

Dallas weather: Christmas Day Forecast

It will be cold enough, but will we see snow on Christmas morning?

Dallas weather: Dec. 20 morning forecast
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Temperatures are about to take a tumble in North Texas. FOX 4's Evan Andrews takes a look at just how cold he expects things to get and what it means for our Christmas Day forecast.

Dallas weather: How to protect your home from this week's arctic blast

If you are leaving town for the holidays, professionals say dripping faucets is a bad idea. There are a few things you should do instead.

Dallas Weather: How to prepare your car for the arctic blast coming this week

Trouble in a car or SUV can leave you stranded in sub-freezing temperatures. Experts say it’s important to get ready now, and those who answer 911 calls for help are doing that as well.

16 tornadoes confirmed in North Texas severe weather outbreak

The National Weather Service confirmed a 16th tornado in the severe weather outbreak we saw earlier this month across North Texas.

Dallas weather: Dec. 19 afternoon forecast
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Arctic air is on its way to North Texas and it will send temperatures tumbling. There will be freezing temperatures and sub-zero wind chills. FOX 4's Evan Andrews takes a look at when the cold air is coming and just how cold you can expect it to get.

Dallas weather: Comparing this week's arctic blast to Feb. 2021

This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.

Dallas Weather: Dec. 19 morning forecast
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FOX 4 Weather meteorologist Evan Andrews talks about the big dip in temperatures in the forecast.

December 18th Weather Forecast
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Rain chances come back into the forecast Sunday night, and continue through Tuesday morning.