Albany, NY – A freeze warning is currently in effect for areas of northwestern Connecticut and east central New York, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Poughkeepsie. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to drop as low as 28 degrees, posing risks to crops, sensitive plants, and outdoor plumbing.
Residents in affected areas should take immediate action to protect tender vegetation by covering plants or bringing them indoors. Additionally, unprotected outdoor pipes should be wrapped or drained to prevent freeze damage.
The warning is set to expire at 9 a.m. today. As fall brings colder mornings, residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and prepare for continued frost conditions throughout the season.