Article 672TD Texans brace for freezing weather in hopes storm won’t be repeat of 2021

Texans brace for freezing weather in hopes storm won’t be repeat of 2021

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Erum Salam
from US news | The Guardian on (#672TD)

Experts say temperatures won't get as cold as 2021 storm, with expected minimum around 10F

Nervous Texans are preparing for a freezing blast of Arctic air on Thursday but it is not predicted to be a repeat of the disastrous winter storm that struck the state in 2021, crippling large parts of the state's power infrastructure and killing scores of people.

Residents have been warned to brace for extremely cold weather and to stock up on essentials like bottled water and non-perishable foods in case of power outages and food supply chain issues like those experienced during winter storm Uri in February 2021, when millions of Texans were left without power and 246 people died.

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