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ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of freezing temperatures; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to be prepared

ERCOT issued a weather watch from February 19 to February 21 due to extreme cold weather and increased electricity demand across the region.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that this week will likely bring the coldest weather of the year, urging residents to prepare for harsh conditions.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme cold warning for North Texas and the Panhandle, with temperatures expected to drop significantly.
Temperature drops are expected, with a light freeze possible by Wednesday morning and a hard freeze across the state on Thursday.

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WFAA 8abc

Texas poised to power through freeze with bolstered grid capacity

Temperatures will plummet to the teens on Wednesday across North Texas. The front is the season's coldest so far.

4 days ago·Dallas, United States

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KSAT 12

ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of freezing temperatures; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to be prepared

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a weather watch and Gov. Greg Abbott asked people to take precautions ahead of forecasted frigid weather this week.ERCOT’s weather watch — issued due to the likelihood of increased electricity demand and the possibility of lower energy reserves — lasts from Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 21.>> Read the latest forecast hereDespite the advisory, ERCOT officials said grid conditions are expe…

5 days ago·San Antonio, United States

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The Texas Tribune

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Freezing weather, wildfire and flood risk forecast across Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s power grid “has never been stronger than it is now” and should weather the cold without issues.

5 days ago·Austin, United States

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of extreme Arctic front arriving Tuesday

Texas power grid manager issues a Weather Watch due to an inbound Arctic front.

5 days ago·Fort Worth, United States

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Spectrum Local News

Gov. Abbott says the Texas power grid ‘has never been stronger’

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a weather watch for Wednesday through Friday “due to extreme cold weather."

5 days ago·United States

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lonestarlive.com

ERCOT issues weather watch, Mexico threatens lawsuit over ‘Gulf of America,’ and more Texas news

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