Hanford, CA – A freeze warning has been issued for the San Joaquin Valley, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit early Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, the warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. PST on Saturday, impacting several areas, including Visalia, Hanford, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, Corcoran, Lemoore, Porterville, and Buttonwillow. The cold temperatures could pose risks to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions by covering or bringing in plants susceptible to frost and insulating exposed pipes to prevent damage. Farmers should prepare for potential crop losses by implementing protective measures where possible…