Raleigh, NC – A Freeze Watch has been issued for a significant portion of central North Carolina, with sub-freezing temperatures expected to impact the region from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has warned that temperatures could dip as low as 28-32°F, which poses a risk to sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service, areas affected include Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Durham. The freezing conditions may cause frost and potentially harm crops, vegetation, and unprotected outdoor pipes.
Residents are urged to take precautionary steps now to protect tender plants and ensure outdoor plumbing is properly insulated to prevent freezing damage. Local areas, such as Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, and High Point, are expected to experience similar conditions.
The freeze is set to occur overnight, with temperatures dipping to their lowest around early Wednesday morning. The freeze watch will end by 1 p.m. Wednesday, as temperatures are expected to rise once again.
Stay informed by monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and local authorities.
