Frost on the windshield in May? Yep, that’s the story today and will be again Saturday and Sunday mornings.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The cold snap that is settling into place is prompting a FREEZE WATCH for this weekend here in Campbell County.
Thursday opens frosty.
..FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE…Plateau Counties of east Tennessee including Campbell.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/07/2020-6AM)