On Friday at 11:26 a.m. a freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Sedgwick and Phillips counties.

“Sub-freezing temperatures of 26 to 29 degrees expected,” explains the NWS. “Most of the northeast plains of Colorado will drop below freezing tonight. However, this Freeze Warning will only be in effect for locations that did not see a hard or killing freeze (temperatures closer to 28F) last night.”

“Freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” describes the NWS. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.”

What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning

Freeze warnings are issued from from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service