What the freeze warning means for Pennsylvania
87 areas in Pennsylvania are under a freeze warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 AM EDT.
Key points
- Freeze Warning for 87 areas of Pennsylvania
- In effect until Sun 9:00 AM
- Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
87 areas in Pennsylvania are under a freeze warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 AM EDT.
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 30 expected.
Areas affected
Sussex, Carbon, Monroe, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Western Chester, Western Montgomery, Upper Bucks, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Northern Clinton, Clearfield, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin and 62 more areas.
Timing
- Starts: Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 AM EDT
- Ends: Sunday, October 18 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Severity: severe
- Issued by: National Weather Service offices in Mount Holly NJ, Binghamton NY, State College PA and Pittsburgh PA
What to do
The National Weather Service advises: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."
Alerts can be extended, upgraded or cancelled at short notice; check the National Weather Service or local officials for the latest. Information from the National Weather Service. Generated automatically.
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