Cover those crops! Freeze warning in effect from Thu 2 am until 8 am.
Issued By
Albany – NY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont
…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY…
WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s.
WHERE…Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont.
WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
