Freeze Warning Issued: Protect Plants and Plumbing Tonight in Franklin and Hampshire Counties
A Freeze Warning has been issued for Franklin and Hampshire counties from 11 PM tonight until 9 AM Wednesday, with temperatures as low as 26 degrees Fahrenheit, threatening plants and outdoor plumbing.
Residents in Western Franklin, Eastern Franklin, Western Hampshire, and Eastern Hampshire counties should take immediate steps to protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing as a Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Boston/Norton MA.
Sub-freezing temperatures, ranging from 26 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit, are expected. The warning is in effect from 11 PM this evening, October 6, 2026, until 9 AM EDT on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
The NWS warns that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be damaged.
To prevent damage, cover sensitive plants or bring them indoors. Ensure any outdoor plumbing is adequately protected from the cold.
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