Dallas residents are bracing for a significant temperature drop. The National Weather Service is issuing an Extreme Cold Warning from 9 PM this evening until 9 AM CST Thursday. The alert highlights the potential for dangerously cold wind chills, reaching as low as 10 below zero in North Texas and 5 above zero in Central Texas. This could raise concerns over hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin.

As Dallas prepares for the cold snap, residents should wear layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if venturing outdoors. The frigid weather could impact more than just comfort. The National Weather Service cautions that conditions may result in slick roads and hazardous travel. Additionally, residents are urged to keep pets indoors as much as possible, ensure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter with food and unfrozen water, and make frequent checks on vulnerable community members.

Concurrently, a Winter Weather Advisory was issued from 5 PM this afternoon until midnight. This advisory anticipates light freezing rain and drizzle, with possible ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch, targeting the DFW Metroplex and regions to the north. Commuters are warned that sidewalks, roads, bridges, and overpasses, could become very slippery, potentially affecting the Tuesday evening commute.

Residents are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling. Current road conditions can be checked at drivetexas.org, which offers the latest information on driving conditions in Texas. As weather conditions worsen, adherence to safety measures and preparedness actions, from dressing appropriately to cautious driving, becomes critical in safeguarding the well-being of individuals and the community at large.