Charleston, West Virginia – A widespread overnight freeze is set to grip the Tri-State region late Tuesday, with temperatures falling into the mid-20s across parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky before sunrise Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Freeze Warning remains in effect from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday for dozens of counties across the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians. Overnight temperatures could drop to around 25°F, cold enough to damage early spring vegetation and potentially affect unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The warning covers major population centers including Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg and Clarksburg in West Virginia, along with communities such as Athens, Gallipolis and Pomeroy in southeast Ohio and Ashland, Grayson and Louisa in northeast Kentucky.
Cold air settling under clear skies will allow temperatures to drop quickly overnight. Areas in river valleys and rural communities could experience the coldest readings before sunrise Wednesday.
Gardeners are urged to cover or bring inside sensitive plants, while homeowners should consider insulating exposed outdoor pipes or disconnecting hoses. Early budding trees and crops may also be vulnerable to frost damage.
Temperatures are expected to rebound by late Wednesday morning as sunshine returns, but the overnight freeze marks another reminder that spring cold snaps remain possible across the Ohio Valley. Additional cold nights could still occur through the week.
