Freeze Watch Issued for Simcoe Highlands: Protect Plants and Plumbing
A Freeze Watch has been issued for the Simcoe Highlands from Monday evening through Tuesday morning, with temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit possible, prompting residents to protect plants and outdoor plumbing.
Residents in the Simcoe Highlands should take immediate steps to protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing as a Freeze Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pendleton, OR.
The Freeze Watch is effective from Monday evening, October 12, until Tuesday morning, October 13. During this period, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit are possible. The NWS states that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive plants, and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Actionable information: The NWS advises taking steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Residents should consider covering sensitive outdoor plants or bringing them indoors. Additionally, prepare to protect exposed outdoor pipes to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.
This alert was issued on October 11 at 2:04 PM PDT and is set to expire on October 13 at 9:00 AM PDT.
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