ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of stretch of cold weather across Texas – KPRC Click2Houston
WEATHER ALERTMichael Horton, Digital Content Producer, Houston, TX Published: January 5, 2025 at 7:19 PMUpdated: January 6, 2025 at 10:28 AMMichael Horton, Digital Content Producer, Houston, TX The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures arrive across the state.A Weather Watch is a notification in advance of a forecast of significant weather. Officials believe that there might be a higher electrical demand this week, but the grid is still expected to be normal. ERCOT added that there is no current expectation of an energy emergency, but it will continue to monitor the situation.Recommended VideosERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 6 – 10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch and can be monitored on… pic.twitter.com/WVL8wr2myDNo action is required at this time. More information can be found here.Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.emailRecommended VideosTV ListingsEmail NewslettersRSS FeedsContests and RulesContact UsMeet the TeamCareers at KPRCClosed Captioning / Audio DescriptionPublic FileCurrent EEO ReportTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My InfoFCC ApplicationsCookie PreferencesIf you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.At KPRC, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
