Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 03/16/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:59PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
A light freeze with low temperatures mainly between 30 and 32 degrees is forecast Tuesday morning for most of the Hill Country, as well as portions of the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains, with the aid of light winds and clearing skies. A few of the lowest lying areas may briefly see temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees. Freezing temperatures may set in after midnight before all areas warm above freezing by about 9 AM Tuesday morning. This cold episode could bring challenges as the growing season may have started over portions of the region. Therefore, we recommend to protect Plants, People, and Pets. After Tuesday morning, expect warmer temperatures to prevail through the rest of the week.
Area Description: 
Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca; Dimmit
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX