Indianapolis, IN – A freeze watch has been issued for multiple regions of Indiana as sub-freezing temperatures are expected to hit late Monday night through Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has warned that temperatures could drop as low as 27°F, threatening sensitive crops, vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The freeze watch affects areas across central, east central, north central, and parts of southwest and southeast Indiana, including cities like Indianapolis, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Columbus. The cold temperatures are expected to begin after midnight on Monday and last through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, the cold conditions pose risks to agriculture, with frost and freeze conditions potentially killing tender plants and damaging crops. Homeowners and farmers are urged to take immediate steps to protect vulnerable plants by bringing them indoors or covering them with blankets or tarps. Additionally, outdoor plumbing should be insulated to prevent damage from the freezing temperatures.
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for cold weather and monitor local updates for any changes to the freeze watch.
