Freezer watch for the South Central Oregon Coast through Friday

Wednesday at At 12:01 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch in effect Friday between 2 and 9 for the South Central Oregon Coast.

The weather service states, “Subfreezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible.”

“Frost and freezing conditions can kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the weather service explains. “Take action now to protect tender plants from the cold.”

Freeze watch or warning – that’s what it means

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a possibility of temperatures falling below these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the weather service, there isn’t much you can do to protect plants if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of the conditions.

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