Extreme Weather Watch: Here’s What Victoria Can Expect This Weekend

The National Weather Service has an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning for the Victoria Crossroads and many nearby counties.

The National Weather Service is predicting dangerously cold weather; it’s possible for temperatures to drop as low as 7 degrees. If you live in the following counties, it’s best to bundle up: Victoria, Goliad, Calhoun, Bee, Refugio, Nueces, San Patricio, Kleberg, Jim Wells, Live Oak, Aransas, and more.

Here’s what to expect for the next few days.

Friday: Breezy, cooler, and turning wet
Periods of rain are possible by the afternoon/evening
High: upper 70s | Low: upper 40s

Saturday: Ice risk increases — sleet/freezing rain possible
Cold, windy, and messy weather potential
High: upper 50s | Low: low 20s

Sunday: Wintry mix possible early + dangerously cold
Snow/sleet/freezing rain possible with slick roads on untreated surfaces
High: mid 30s | Low: mid teens

Monday: Sunny but still very cold
High: low 40s | Low:low 20s

The NWS is urging people to be extremely cautious and warns, “With wind chills that low, frostbite and hypothermia are likely if skin is exposed for too long.”

Safety Reminders

• Dress in layers (hat, face covering, gloves) if you have to be outside
• Bring pets indoors as much as possible
• Check on elderly family/friends/neighbors
• Use portable heaters safely — never use grills or generators indoors

If you or someone you know needs help staying safe and warm during these dangerously cold days, please see the flyer below for services in the area that can offer assistance. Do not wait, reach out for help today.