Freeze warnings have been issued for multiple counties in our area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 4-8 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 are expected.
Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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, NWS noted.
NWS in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2-9 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Sub-freezing temperatures are expected, with lows falling to between 24 and 29.
Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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.
A longer period of overnight lows falling below freezing is forecast for the first half of next week.