Freeze warnings have been issued for much of the state for overnight tonight.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 1-10 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 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 in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 9 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Widespread sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 to 26 degrees are likely.
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 in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 11 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
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.