North Texas under a freeze warning Tuesday, according to the NWS

A freeze warning was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX valid for Tuesday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. The warning is for Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Johnson, Mills, Hamilton and Bosque counties.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected for Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Johnson, Mills, Hamilton and Bosque counties from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday.

According to the NWS, "Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing."

According to the NWS, "A Freeze Warning means that the season's first episode of sub- freezing temperatures are likely to occur. These conditions will kill sensitive plants, and residents are advised to protect tender vegetation. Automatic sprinkler systems should also be turned off to avoid creating ice patches on nearby roads, driveways, and sidewalks."

This warning is in effect until Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Freeze watch or warning - this is what it means

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service

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