Blacksburg, VA – Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia are under a freeze warning until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 30s.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warning covers areas such as Watauga County in North Carolina, Rockbridge in Virginia, and Mercer County in West Virginia. Sub-freezing temperatures could damage sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing. The freeze warning is set to begin at 2 a.m. on Wednesday and last until 10 a.m.
Residents should take precautions, including covering or bringing in plants and protecting water pipes from freezing. The NWS advises that outdoor plumbing can be damaged by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. Wrapping pipes or allowing them to drip slowly can help prevent damage.
Farmers and gardeners should be mindful of frost impacts on crops and plants. Frost can occur when temperatures fall below 32°F. By acting now, residents can minimize cold-related damage to their property and gardens.
