Freeze warnings are in place across multiple states in the U.S, effective until Tuesday morning, or even Wednesday morning, in some cases. The National Weather Service has warned that some areas could see subfreezing temperatures and has urged residents in affected areas to “take steps now” to protect plants, outdoor pipes, and to “use caution” while traveling.
Why It Matters
Subfreezing temperatures can damage crops, plants, and outdoor water pipes and pose a risk to vulnerable people—such as the elderly, young children, and the homeless—and also pets and livestock who are exposed to the cold temperatures without warm shelter and access to unfrozen food and water.
What To Know
Severely affected areas include parts of Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina, which could see temperatures range from the mid to upper 20s, with northeast winds pushing wind chill values to the upper 20s.
Inland Berkeley County could see subfreezing temperatures from the lower to upper 20s, and Lake Moultrie could get strong Northwest lake winds reaching up to 30 knots, which could be dangerous for small boats.
Coastal Citrus, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, and Inland Hernando Counties could drop to 21 with wind chills as low as 20, and Inland Levy County could get wind chills as low as 19, with temperatures around 29 expected, which could last until Wednesday morning…