Greenville, SC – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Freeze Warning for parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, and northeast Georgia, in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. Residents across the region are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to dip near 30 degrees, posing risks to crops, garden plants, and outdoor plumbing.
The Weather Alert: Freeze Warning Across the Upstate and Foothills
The Freeze Warning covers Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Mountains in South Carolina, as well as adjacent mountain counties in North Carolina and northeast Georgia. According to the NWS, these areas will experience sub-freezing overnight lows that could lead to widespread frost and ice formation.
Meteorologists predict that rural valleys and higher elevations will feel the most significant impact, with early morning temperatures ranging between 28°F and 32°F. These conditions can damage sensitive vegetation, including early fall crops, flowers, and unprotected garden plants.
“Residents should take protective action for plants, pets, and outdoor pipes,” the NWS said in a statement. “Temperatures below freezing for several hours could cause frost damage to tender vegetation.”…