Paducah, KY – A freeze warning has been issued for parts of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky due to expected sub-freezing temperatures tonight into Wednesday morning. The warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. CDT (3 a.m. EDT) until 8 a.m. CDT (9 a.m. EDT) Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to drop as low as 29°F in some areas, potentially causing frost and freeze conditions. This could result in damage to sensitive plants and crops, as well as unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents in affected areas, including Evansville, Owensboro, Henderson, and Paducah, are urged to take precautions by covering plants and bringing sensitive vegetation indoors. Additionally, homeowners should take steps to protect outdoor plumbing from freezing.
The freeze warning affects the following counties in southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky: Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Hamilton, White, Saline, Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon, Trigg, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Hopkins, Christian, Henderson, Daviess, McLean, Muhlenberg, and Todd.
Residents should stay updated on the latest weather information as the situation develops.
