Greenville, SC – A freeze watch is in effect for the southern and central North Carolina mountains from Saturday night through Sunday morning, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 28°F. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, warns of the possibility of frost and freezing conditions, which could have significant impacts on crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service, the freeze watch will begin at midnight on Saturday, April 13, and last through 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 13. The areas most at risk include the higher elevations near Asheville, Franklin, and Brevard. These low temperatures could potentially kill plants not protected by frost blankets, while also posing a risk to outdoor water pipes and plumbing systems…