Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Texas, where frigid temperatures have left runways — and roads — dangerously icy.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Houston area on Tuesday and is warning mariners of gale-force winds along the Texas coast. Sleet and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the state.
Flights into Houston, San Antonio and elsewhere have been canceled. Houston is enduring 21 degrees (-6 Celsius) and San Antonio stands at 30 degrees (-1 Celsius).
Police in Austin say highways in the capital are iced over and several counties opened emergency operation centers to coordinate emergency response.
The cold front also brought snow to parts of North Texas, where the wind chill pushed temperatures into the single digits.
We will always lean toward safety first for all Houstonians as we decide when to lift weather warnings. #HOUTX
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 16, 2018
Citizens needing cold related assistance or transport to a warming center should call 311. Please only use 911 for emergencies. #HouNews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 16, 2018
Severe weather in the Houston area has resulted in numerous cancellations and delays of inbound and outbound flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Houston Airports advises all passengers to contact their carrier for more detailed flight information.
— Houston Bush Airport (@iah) January 16, 2018
Severe weather in the Houston area has resulted in numerous cancellations and delays of inbound and outbound flights at William P. Hobby Airport. The Houston Airports advises all passengers to contact their carrier for more detailed flight information.
— Hobby Airport (@HobbyAirport) January 16, 2018
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