North Texas plumbers inundated with busted pipe calls

North Texas plumbers inundated with busted pipe calls after below-freezing temperatures
Plumbers are on the go after more than two days of below-freezing temperatures in North Texas. Water expands as it turns into ice, which puts more pressure on pipes. Now homeowners are starting to notice the damage as the ground begins to thaw out.
North Texas just broke a freezing temp record, but warmer days are ahead
Expect a slow warm-up to higher temperatures this weekend. Light rain chances will return to the D-FW area on Saturday and Sunday night, with highs in the 40s to 50s. Temperatures will reach above normal on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the 70s.
North Texas braces for extreme cold, hard freeze as cold front hits
North and Central Texas saw a drastic shift in temperatures this morning and will continue to see thermometers plummet as a strong cold front barrels into the state. After a blast of light snow flurries fell over the Dallas/Ft.
Temperatures in North Texas finally return to above freezing Friday afternoon
North Texas woke up to temperatures in the 20s, but the region will finally see highs above freezing Friday after a 3-day cold snap. Highs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex will be in the mid-30s on Friday afternoon.
Dip into the deep freeze disrupts schedules across North Texas
Freezing precipitation is out of the forecast for now, but cold temperatures will prevail in North Texas for a few more days.
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If you're concerned about further damage or unsure how to handle the situation, it's best to call a local plumber to safely resolve the issue.
Florida v Texas: Which State Will Be Colder As Freeze Hits
NWS Tallahassee, Florida said on X, Thursday: "Colder air is gradually moving into the area this morning. Highs will only rebound into the 40s and 50s this afternoon. "Freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected tonight with lows in the 20s and wind chills in the teens/low 20s."
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East Texas plumbers report uptick in frozen, burst pipes
With compounding days of cold weather across East Texas and even some new record lows, local plumbers are feeling the effects and working at their max to respond to all calls.  Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
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