Tulsa, OK – A widespread freeze warning has been issued for parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas as overnight temperatures are expected to plunge to near 29 degrees early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, the freeze warning remains in effect from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. CDT Monday, April 7. Affected areas include cities such as Tulsa, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Muskogee, and McAlester, spanning regions in east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma along with northwest and west central Arkansas.
Sub-freezing temperatures could cause significant damage to unprotected or recently planted vegetation. Residents are advised to take immediate action to safeguard tender plants, outdoor plumbing, and other sensitive items. This cold snap follows an unseasonably warm trend, making vulnerable plants especially at risk…