On Tuesday at 2:12 a.m. a freeze watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Wednesday between midnight and 10 a.m. for Hudson, Essex and Union counties.
The weather service informs, “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees possible.”
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation,” adds the weather service. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”
What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning
Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time…