Asheville, NC – A freeze warning remains in effect across Western North Carolina through 10 a.m. Sunday, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as 28°F overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, the warning impacts Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, Graham, and Transylvania counties. The advisory began at midnight Saturday and continues until late Sunday morning, affecting areas including Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, and Franklin.
Forecasters warn that the sub-freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to take precautions by covering tender plants and draining irrigation systems. Above-ground pipes should be insulated or allowed to drip slowly to prevent bursting.
These early-spring freezes are not uncommon in the higher elevations of Western North Carolina, where average April lows can still dip into the 30s. However, a hard freeze this late in the season may threaten early crops and flowering plants already blooming due to recent warm weather.
Homeowners and farmers alike should act quickly before nightfall to ensure protection of plants and plumbing. The warning is expected to expire at 10 a.m. Sunday as temperatures rise into the 50s later in the day.
