Charleston, WV – A freeze warning is in effect across much of central, southern, and western West Virginia as temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s early Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the warning is active from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday and affects regions in northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and numerous West Virginia counties, including Kanawha, Cabell, Putnam, and Mason. Residents in cities like Charleston, Huntington, and Ripley should prepare for widespread frost and potentially damaging cold.
Forecasters warn that the sudden drop in temperature could kill sensitive plants and threaten outdoor plumbing. Gardeners and agricultural operators are advised to cover crops or bring vulnerable plants indoors. Homeowners should consider wrapping pipes or allowing faucets to drip to prevent freezing.
This late-season cold snap follows milder early April conditions, making unprotected vegetation especially vulnerable. The area typically sees its last freeze by mid-April, but cold events as late as the third week have occurred historically.
For ongoing updates and safety tips, residents are encouraged to visit weather.gov/rlx or follow the National Weather Service on social media platforms.
