Bitter cold will send the area into a HARD FREEZE
A polar airmass is expected to surge towards the Gulf Coast Thursday night and will bring several hazards to the area. Both *HARD FREEZE* and *WIND CHILL* alerts are active from Thursday night through Christmas Day. Thursday should be used to finalize measures to protect family, friends, pets and property from the likelihood of extreme and prolonged freezing conditions. Get the latest forecast and real time temperature updates HERE.