Hard Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze Watch
Expires 9:00 AM EST on February 13, 2012
Statement as of 9:24 PM EST on February 11, 2012
... Hard freeze warning remains in effect until 9 am EST Sunday...
... Hard freeze watch remains in effect from Sunday evening
through Monday morning...
* temperature... low temperatures will be in the lower 20s
tonight. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected for 8 to 10
hours. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph will produce wind chills
in the teens Sunday morning. Low temperatures Sunday night
will be in the lower to mid 20s.
* Impacts... freezing temperatures will kill sensitive vegetation
that is not protected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A hard freeze warning means that temperatures less than
27 degrees are expected for at least 2 hours. Appropriate action
should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have
adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children...
the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the
cold. Take measures to protect them.
A hard freeze watch means that temperatures less than 27 degrees
are possible for at least 2 hours.
