Wakefield, VA – A Freeze Watch has been issued for portions of Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, warning of sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s. The watch will be in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with potential frost and freeze conditions that could damage sensitive vegetation.
According to the National Weather Service, affected areas in Virginia include Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Amelia, and surrounding counties, including parts of Richmond and the greater metro area. Additionally, parts of Maryland’s Dorchester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties are also under the watch, along with North Carolina’s Northampton and Hertford counties.
The freezing temperatures pose a significant risk to crops and tender plants, and residents are urged to take precautions now to protect vulnerable vegetation. The freeze could occur in the early morning hours, making it critical for individuals to take action before overnight temperatures drop…