Freeze Warning for Yakima Valley: Protect Plants Tonight
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the Yakima Valley from tonight until Monday morning, with sub-freezing temperatures expected; protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing now.
YAKIMA VALLEY – Residents in the Yakima Valley should take immediate steps to protect tender plants from freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton, Oregon, has issued a Freeze Warning effective from 11 PM this evening, October 11, until 9 AM PDT tomorrow, October 12.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. These conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. A subsequent Freeze Watch is also in effect for Monday evening through Tuesday morning, with possible temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Affected areas include the entire Yakima Valley. The NWS advises all residents to act now to protect sensitive plants from the cold. This alert was issued by NWS Pendleton OR at 2:04 PM PDT on October 11.
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