NWS: Freeze Watch Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for Tug Hill region

Published on May 16, 2023

NWS

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES-FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 possible.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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.

Image via the National Weather Service.