Freeze Watch Issued for Northern and Western Iowa: Protect Plants from Sub-Freezing Temperatures

Mason City, IA – Northern and Western Iowa counties are under a freeze watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees are expected across the region.

The National Weather Service warns that frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and plants. Outdoor plumbing could also be damaged if left unprotected. The freeze watch affects areas including Emmet, Kossuth, and Carroll counties.

Residents should protect tender vegetation and prepare for cold conditions. Updates will be provided by the National Weather Service as the freeze watch remains in effect through Wednesday morning.