For the South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch at 8:03 p.m. on Friday, which was in effect from Sunday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 9 a.m.
In the words of the weather service, “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees possible.”
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” according to the weather service. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”
Freeze watch or warning – this is what it means
Freeze warnings are in effect from May through October (though they may be extended if needed), during which time low temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees are predicted. A freeze watch might be issued a few days in advance if temperatures have the potential to drop below these criteria.
The weather service says there isn’t much you can do to preserve plants if your location is under a freeze warning or watch. Depending on the severity of the weather, the freeze may probably kill your sensitive plants, so if you can relocate them inside, do so.
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