Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Harris, Texas

2018-01-02 · Harris, Texas

Event narrative

One hypothermia fatality reported in the city of Houston. The body was discovered around 0915 local time on 100 Richmond Avenue west of Spur 527 near Highway 59.

Wider weather episode

Two persons were discovered deceased from hypothermia due to outdoor exposure to subfreezing temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 737000. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.