Hanford, CA – A freeze warning is in effect for much of the San Joaquin Valley from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 29°Fovernight. Residents should take precautions to protect sensitive plants, pets, and outdoor plumbing as freezing conditions set in.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, areas including Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, and Lemoore will experience sub-freezing temperatures, increasing the risk of frost damage to crops. Drivers should also be cautious of icy patchesforming on bridges, overpasses, and rural roads.
Wednesday morning will start cold with patchy frost, but sunny skies will push temperatures to a high near 60°F by the afternoon. A gradual warming trend is expected, with highs reaching the low 60s on Thursday and Friday and overnight lows in the mid-30s.
Looking ahead, forecasters are monitoring a potential weekend storm system, which could bring light rain to parts of the valley. Until then, residents should prepare for continued cold mornings and frosty conditions overnight.
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