DFW Arctic Blast 2022 is on its way and will hit Thursday bringing with it reminders of power outages in 2021.
The National Weather Service is predicting much colder temperatures arrive on Thursday. A cold front will surge south across much of the United States.
The exact timing on the front is still somewhat uncertain.
The high temperature of the day for most will likely occur during the morning hours. Temperatures will then fall sharply throughout the day.
Peak wind gusts near 45 MPH are likely, and higher wind gusts cannot be ruled out. This will result in wind chill values in the single digits and teens.
DFW Arctic Blast 2022 – Prepare Now!
A major concern with the incoming weather is the possibility of power outages.
In early 2021 many in DFW experienced multiple days without power as ERCOT‘s inability to manage the Texas grid became apparent. ERCOT failed again six months later during the summer causing rolling blackouts.
One Emergency Manager suggested “charge everything – including back-up power banks – in the next day.”
Additional suggestions included filling gas tanks, having emergency supplies available including in your car, and preparation to be without power for a couple days.
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