• Freeze Warning for CalhounDetails

    ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
    ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

    Effective: Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 amExpires: Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 am

    What

    For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. Colder temperatures will be possible in elevated locations. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 (and colder at elevated locations).

    Where

    Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.

    When

    For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

    Impacts

    Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

    Precautionary/preparedness Actions

    Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

  • Freeze Watch for CalhounDetails

    ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
    ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

    Effective: Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 amExpires: Sunday, November 15 at 9:00 am

    What

    For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. Colder temperatures will be possible in elevated locations. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 (and colder at elevated locations).

    Where

    Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.

    When

    For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

    Impacts

    Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

    Precautionary/preparedness Actions

    Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

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