The National Weather Service issued a wind chill watch that will be in effect from Thursday morning to Friday morning in anticipation of dangerously cold weather sweeping across North and Central Texas.

A cold front is expected to blow through North Texas on Thursday morning, drastically dropping temperatures and causing high winds. Wind chills as low as -15 degrees are likely, according to the NWS. Hypothermia could be a result of wind chills if precautions are not taken.

About 20 to 30 mph winds and 35 to 45 mph gusts are expected, according to the NWS. There will be about a 10% chance of light rain or snow in the northeast and eastern Texas.

Dress in warm, lightweight layers, cover exposed skin and avoid extended time outdoors.

This story was originally published December 20, 2022 at 6:35 PM.