Sorry, gardeners! A freeze warning and frost advisories have been issued for our area for Saturday morning.
Freeze warning
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 3-9 a.m. Saturday that includes Clay County.
Sub-freezing temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees 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. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Frost advisories
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a frost advisory in effect from 1-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Temperatures will fall into the 32 to 34 degree range and perhaps even a degree or two below freezing, which will result in frost formation.
Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a frost advisory in effect from 3-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.