Nebraska: Freeze Warning in effect until Sat 10:00 AM
57 areas in Nebraska are under a freeze warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 AM CDT.
Key points
- Freeze Warning for 57 areas of Nebraska
- In effect until Sat 10:00 AM
- Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
57 areas in Nebraska are under a freeze warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 AM CDT.
A warning means the hazard is happening now or is about to, and people in the area should act to protect themselves.
The forecasters' summary: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
Areas affected
Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, Page, Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders and 32 more areas.
Timing
- Starts: Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 AM CDT
- Ends: Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 AM CDT
- Severity: severe
- Issued by: National Weather Service offices in Omaha/Valley NE and Goodland KS
What to do
The National Weather Service advises: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly."
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