The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, effective until 9 a.m., for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties.
The weather service warns residents to prepare for “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees.”
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the weather service said. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”
What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning
Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but may be extended if needed) when temperatures are expected to drop to 29–32 degrees. Forecasters may issue a freeze watch a few days in advance if conditions suggest temperatures could reach those levels.
According to the weather service, there is limited action you can take to protect plants once a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area. If possible, move sensitive plants indoors, as freezing conditions will likely kill them depending on how severe they become.
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