Springfield, IL – A freeze warning is in effect for central and eastern Illinois, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 26°F tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, the freeze warning will last from midnight tonight until 9 AM CDT Tuesday. Affected areas include central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois, covering cities such as Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, and Danville.
Temperatures will likely reach freezing or below, with potential for frost and damage to sensitive plants, as well as unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to take precautions, including covering or bringing indoors delicate plants and insulating exposed pipes.
This cold snap is expected to impact agricultural areas, as the region sees an unusual drop in temperature for early April. Local authorities are advising farmers and gardeners to prepare for potential crop damage.
For more detailed information, residents can monitor updates from the National Weather Service or local emergency management.
