KatSafe
The National Weather Service has issued 3 alerts:
Montgomery County and Walker County
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS...
* WINDS...North 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading
rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Obey all local
burn restrictions and burn bans.
Instructions: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds and low relative humidity will create explosive fire
growth potential.
Montgomery County and Walker County
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For the
Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Montgomery County and Walker County
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For the
Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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KatSafe Alerts
All SHSU community members are automatically enrolled in KatSafe voice and emails. Bearkats can update their personal information using the SamWeb portal and add up to 10 people.
Sign up for Text Message Alerts
SHSU students and employees can sign up for text message alerts with the following steps:
- Login to your KatSafe Emergency Contact Information Preferences
- Under “Phone”, ensure that “(txt & voice)” is beside your phone number. If it is not, select the “Add” button.
- In the pop up, enter your phone number, select “txt & voice” then select the “Add” button