This post summarizes the latest warning from the National Weather Service about a strong cold front moving into parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.
It explains the expected temperatures, highlights health and infrastructure risks, and offers practical, science-based advice for homeowners, drivers, farmers, and pet owners to prepare for a brief but potentially damaging freeze.
What to expect from the incoming cold front
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued freeze warnings across portions of the South Central United States as a strong cold front pushes through Sunday night into Monday morning.
Temperatures will fall quickly behind the front, producing sub-freezing conditions in areas that are not accustomed to sustained overnight freezing.
Forecast lows include: central and western Arkansas dipping below 20°F (some under 19°F).
Oklahoma and northern/central Texas will see lows between 22–25°F, and northwest Louisiana near 23°F.
These readings are cold enough to cause frost on exposed surfaces and to freeze unprotected water pipes, irrigation systems, and shallow-rooted plants.
Immediate risks: people, plants, and infrastructure
Sub-freezing nights present three primary risks: health impacts for vulnerable people, damage to crops and garden plants, and freezing of outdoor water systems.
Health concerns: The NWS emphasized the danger of frostbite and hypothermia, especially for infants, the elderly, and anyone without adequate shelter.
Hypothermia can set in at temperatures well above freezing if a person is wet or exposed for long periods, so timely shelter and warm clothing are essential.
Practical preparedness tips for residents
Follow these recommended steps to reduce damage and protect household members during the brief freeze.
Guidance for drivers, livestock, and pets
Travel and animal care require additional precautions.
Even a brief freeze can make roads icy in shaded or elevated spots, and livestock need access to unfrozen water and shelter.
The NWS warns that more cold snaps are likely in the coming weeks.
Insulating pipes, establishing a storm kit, and securing livestock shelters will reduce risk during future freezes.
Check local forecasts and advisories as the front approaches.
Quick preparation can protect the health of your family and animals during this brief but impactful cold spell.
Here is the source article for this story: 4 states hit by sub-freezing temperatures