Summary
Freeze warnings are in place across several U.S. states due to subfreezing temperatures. The National Weather Service has warned residents to protect plants, pipes, and themselves from the cold. Temperatures could drop as low as 17 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, making it important for people, pets, and livestock to be safe and warm.
Key Facts
- Freeze warnings will last until Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
- Subfreezing temperatures can harm crops, plants, outdoor pipes, and pose risks to vulnerable groups like the elderly and young children.
- Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina may have temperatures in the mid to upper 20s with wind chills in the upper 20s.
- Inland Berkeley County might experience temperatures ranging from the lower to upper 20s.
- Coastal and inland areas of Florida could see wind chills as low as 19 degrees.
- Northeast New Jersey, Southeast New York, and Southern Connecticut could have temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees.
- The National Weather Service advises wearing warm clothing and checking on older family members and neighbors.