Irving: NWS - Another Very Cold Night; Moderating Temps Coming

Press release from the City of Irving:

February 15, 2021

Updated Feb. 18, 2021

Temperatures today will climb into the upper 20s and lower 30s. A bit of sunshine is possible this afternoon, allowing for some melting to occur.

• Tonight will be colder than the last two nights with lows falling into the teens with some spotty locations in the single digits. This will be the coldest night for the next several days.
• Refreezing of slush/snow/ice on roads tonight is expected.

Wind chills will range from -5 to 10 degrees Friday morning, Feb. 19. Friday daytime temperatures will reach above freezing. But any melting experienced during the day Friday will refreeze overnight, potentially causing slick surfaces on Saturday morning.

Starting Saturday, Feb. 20, the region's temperatures will stabilize to above freezing temperatures during the day, allowing for a sustained thaw.

• As temperatures increase, the pipes that have been frozen may start bursting, leading to increased water issues.
• Motorists should stay aware, especially in morning hours, for the potential refreezing of slush/water on roads that did not dry during the day or were cleared.

Stay Safe

• With record low temperatures and increased demand for electricity and natural gas, residents are experiencing extended outages. Contact Oncor (below) to report an electricity outage.
• Pipes are likely to freeze. Drip interior faucets, especially those adjacent to exterior walls, and open cabinet doors to ensure plumbing gets additional warm air.
• Residents are urged to use extreme safety precautions with candles, space heaters and other alternative heat sources to reduce fire risk.

Helpful Links

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• For water- and sewer-related maintenance issues, call (972) 721-2281 or (972) 721-2664.
• 24/7 Electricity Outage Information: Find outage information Opens a New Window.
• Report a Power Outage – toll-free, 24/7 hotline: (888) 313-6862 or (888) 313-4747
• Report a Power Outage online: Report power outages Opens a New Window.
• Text Oncor about a Power Outage: The service requires preregistration.
  • Text ‘reg’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to register. Please have either your ESID or the telephone number listed on your account and your ZIP code to complete registration.
  • Text ‘out’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to report your outage.
  • Text ‘stat’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to receive an update on your outage.
• Atmos Energy: To report a gas leak, call at (866) 322-8667
• Oncor Chronic Care Customer Application: Learn more

During this inclement weather event, general updates on city operations will be available at CityofIrving.org, on the city’s Twitter feed (twitter.com/thecityofirving) and Facebook page (facebook.com/thecityofirving). Visit the Emergency Winter Weather Resources page for information on contacting resources such as TxDOT and Oncor. /ImageRepository/Document?documentId=47378

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This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author’s own.