HOUSTON — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a warning ahead of next week's extreme cold weather. ERCOT issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 20 through Jan. 23 due to the arctic blast that's expected to take over the state. The cold will cause a higher electrical demand as well as the potential for lower reserves.

What you should do during a Weather Watch. Weather Watches are issued to help Texans stay informed about grid conditions in case of emergencies. ERCOT stated that it will closely

ERCOT issues a Weather Watch for Texas due to an arctic blast, preparing for higher electricity demand, but expects the grid to remain stable.

ERCOT, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, issued a weather watch advisory ahead of the arctic blast hitting Texas this weekend. The weather watch advisory will be from Monday, January 20 to Thursday, January 23. The state grid warns Texans the cold weather could cause a higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas on Friday issued a weather watch alert for Jan. 20-23 due to the forecast for cold weather across the state.