Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning a Democratic candidate’s victory in a Texas state Senate race could have implications for the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. In a shocking win Saturday evening,

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond — ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Republicans not to shrug off a stunning special election defeat in Texas, warning that

"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.

The storm began in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday evening, Jan. 23, bringing heavy sleet and snow to the region.

All 254 Texas counties woke up under some form of weather alert as a massive winter storm began its trek across the eastern half of the country.

Understanding winter weather alerts can help residents prepare for hazardous conditions including freezing rain, black ice, dangerous wind chill and power outages.