Summary
A freeze warning is in place for parts of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S., with temperatures expected to drop below freezing from Friday night into Saturday morning. The sudden cold can harm crops and plants and may damage water pipes. Residents in Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana should prepare for the cold weather.
Key Facts
- A freeze warning is forecasted for Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana.
- Temperatures may drop to the upper 20s Fahrenheit.
- The warning is in effect from midnight Friday to around 9 or 10 a.m. Saturday.
- Cold temperatures could harm crops and sensitive plants.
- Subfreezing temperatures may damage outdoor water pipes if not protected.
- Frost warnings are issued in areas where the growing season is still ongoing.
- The National Weather Service advises insulating pipes and protecting plants and pets.