Weather

As Southeast Texas braces for a dangerous arctic blast, Fort Bend County is stepping up to protect its residents by opening multiple warming centers and overnight shelters beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026. The announcement comes amid updated National Weather Service (NWS) briefings forecasting bitter cold, ice, and wind chill conditions that could plunge temperatures into the single digits and keep much of the area below freezing for over 24 consecutive hours.

Where to Find Fort Bend County Warming Centers

Daytime warming centers will be available at various Fort Bend County libraries across Fulshear, Richmond, Houston, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Stafford, and Needville. Most branches will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the Mamie George and Albert George Branch Libraries offering shorter hours from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Fort Bend County Library Warming Centers (Open from 10 AM – 5 PM)

• Fulshear Branch Library – 6350 GM Library Rd, Fulshear

• George Memorial Library – 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond

• Mission Bend Branch Library – 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston

• Missouri City Branch Library – 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City

• First Colony Branch Library – 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land

• Sugar Land Branch Library – 550 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land

• University Branch Library – 14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land

• Sienna Branch Library – 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City

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Fort Bend County Libraries (Open from 10 AM – 2 PM)

• Mamie George Branch Library – 320 Dulles Ave, Stafford

• Albert George Branch Library – 9230 Gene St, Needville

Overnight Warming Centers for Shelter from the Freeze

For those needing shelter during the frigid nights, Attack Poverty’s Friends of North Rosenberg and the Landmark Community Center in Missouri City will provide overnight accommodations from 8 PM to 8 AM.

Overnight Warming Center Locations in Fort Bend County

• Friends of North Rosenberg – 1908 Avenue E, Rosenberg

• Landmark Community Center – 100 Louisiana Street, Missouri City

These facilities are critical lifelines for vulnerable residents, including those without stable housing, seniors, and people with disabilities, as the region braces for prolonged freezing conditions.

Winter Weather Forecast: What to Expect

According to the January 23rd briefing from the National Weather Service - Houston/Galveston, residents across Fort Bend County and Southeast Texas can expect:

• Wind chills as low as -5°F to 10°F

• Hard freezes nightly from Saturday through Tuesday

• Freezing rain potential Saturday through Sunday, with hazardous icy road conditions likely

• Peak wind gusts of 20–30 mph that may exacerbate the cold and lead to power outages

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“There’s a significant risk of accumulating ice, especially on elevated surfaces,” the briefing warns, advising all residents to prepare for potential power outages and dangerous travel conditions.

Prepare, Protect, and Stay Informed

Fort Bend County officials urge everyone to begin cold weather preparations now:

• Protect the Four P’s: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes

• Avoid travel during peak freezing hours

• Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need extra help

(Source: Weather.gov)

Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for official alerts:

• Text FBCALERT to 888777

• Register at fbctx.gov/fbcalert

• For ASL and accessible alerts, visit: https://ftb.ahasalerts.com

As the winter front approaches, community leaders and local agencies across Fort Bend County are working together to ensure no one is left out in the cold. Please share this information with neighbors, especially those without internet access or transportation.

Stay warm, stay safe—and take care of each other.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.