Freeze Warning
Expires 8:00 AM EDT on May 24, 2013
Statement as of 4:08 am CDT on May 24, 2013
... Freeze warning remains in effect until 7 am CDT this morning...
* sub-freezing temperatures and widespread frost will pose a
hazard to cold-sensitive vegetation this morning.
* Clouds will be overspreading the area tonight. Temperatures
could fall enough to allow for the formation of patchy frost
before the clouds arrive.
* Patchy frost is possible again Saturday night.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are expected.
Cold sensitive vegetation that is left unprotected will likely be
killed. If possible... shelter any cold-sensitive plants in a
garage or shed overnight. If that is not possible... cover the
plants with a tarp or cloth.
Record Report
Statement as of 4:39 am CDT on May 24, 2013
... Preliminary record low temperatures for may 24th...
A cool and dry air mass... light winds and clear skies allowed
temperatures to fall into the 20s north and 30s over the remainder
of the region. As of 4 am three locations either tied or set a new
record low for the date.
Low so far old
location this morning record year
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Merrill 30 tied 30 1956
Rhinelander 27 28 1925
Stevens Point 30 32 1924
