We are monitoring a winter weather storm that is going to be moving across 25 states over the next day or so. An area of low pressure and trailing front is bringing potential for some strong to severe storms to Southeast Texas today.

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A swath of severe weather spawned multiple tornadoes in southeastern Texas Thursday, part of a multi-day severe weather threat sweeping across the South through the end of the week.

Cities around the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area are reporting pea-sized hail, but more hail, tornadoes, and flooding remain a risk for much of the state.

A freeze warning has been issued for most of Southeast Texas as a blast of stinging cold is expected to arrive Sunday night, with temperatures remaining in the 20s, 30s and 40s through much of the week.

With nightly temperatures expected to be below freezing starting Sunday evening with slight chances for precipitation, many will be seeking a shelter to stay warm. Here is where to find shelters that will be open during the upcoming week: Dallas All Dallas public libraries and recreation centers will be open during posted business hours.