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.

AUSTIN, Texas — With another Arctic blast headed for Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch due to freezing temperatures in the forecast. Extreme cold in the forecast for most of Texas means higher electrical demand and the possibility of lower reserves.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a weather watch for a portion of next week due to forecasted cold weather, increased electricity demand and the possibility of lower energy reserves.

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

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.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the organization that operates the state's power grid, has issued a Weather Watch for early next week due to below-freezing temperatures and higher-than-usual demand.