Caldwell County will continue to provide important emergency and non-emergency notifications during this weekend's winter storms through a variety of channels.
Additionally, please make sure you have a reliable way to receive emergency notifications.
- Enable WEA alerts in settings on your iPhone or Android device. Authorized public safety officials, including Caldwell County's Office of Emergency Management, send WEA alerts through FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to participating wireless carriers, which then push the alerts to compatible mobile devices in the affected area. Here's how to do it.
- Sign up to receive emergency notifications at Warncentraltexas.org, which is powered by CAPCOG.
One more thing: If it's icy, please stay off the roads. If you must travel anywhere, check current road conditions at drivetexas.org.
January 26
The Extreme Cold Warning for south central Texas has been extended through 9 a.m. Tuesday.
January 25
The Winter Storm Warning and Ice Storm Warning remain in effect through noon today. The Extreme Cold Warning will remain in effect through Monday morning.
TODAY'S GUIDANCE: Wintry precipitation has affected road conditions throughout much of Central Texas. Please help our first responders by staying off the roads today. If you absolutely must travel, check drivetexas.org first. Click on highlighted roadways on the map for more information about each one.
HEATER SAFETY: Are you using space heaters or fireplaces to keep warm? Please take steps to do so safely and avoid causing house fires.
- Place space heaters on a level, hard, nonflammable surface like a ceramic tile floor.
- Ensure furnaces, chimneys, fireplaces, and wood/coal stoves are inspected annually by a professional and cleaned as needed.
- Keep heaters off rugs and carpets and away from bedding, drapes, and anything flammable.
- Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets—never into extension cords or power strips.
- Make sure all embers in the fireplace are fully extinguished before going to bed or leaving home.
January 24
The Winter Storm Warning for Caldwell County took effect at 3 a.m. and will now remain in effect through noon Sunday. The guidance is the same: Temperatures will likely fall and remain below freezing through the weekend over most of the Winter Storm Warning area, so there could be residual ice impacts on road surfaces even after the precipitation stops. Avoid unnecessary travel and take extra travel precautions if you do have to venture out.
January 23
Current Guidance: Please follow the US National Weather Service for updates.
As of 5 p.m. today, the National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Warning going into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday for all areas along and north of the I-10/ U.S Hwy 90 Corridor, including Caldwell County.
The Extreme Cold Watch has been elevated to an Extreme Cold Warning. It takes effect at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Latest Guidance:
- Stay home if possible
- Travel will become difficult. Use caution.
- Watch out for slippery surfaces when walking outside.
- Protect people, plants, pipes and pets.
Warming Centers: Multiple locations throughout the county have reported that they will serve as "warming centers," provide shelter for folks who need to get out of the cold.
Not all places have listed times or days, so check before you go! We will update the list as we learn more.
The list right now includes:
Lockhart:
- Calvary Chapel, 204 N. Main St. (Will open when temperatures hit 35 degrees. Open Friday-Tuesday.)
- American Legion, 1501 N. Colorado St. (Open starting 5:30 p.m. Friday and will stay open until no longer needed. Some overnight accomodations available.)
Martindale:
- Three Rivers Community Church, 103 Main St.
Dale/Lytton Springs:
- Old Lytton Springs Church, 8440 FM 1854 (open 6 p.m. Saturday-9 a.m. Monday)
Uhland:
- Uhland Catholic Church, 80 S. Spanish Trl.