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News Desk | Weather
Forecasters issued a freeze warning late Monday for parts of the central and eastern United States as a surge of cold air is expected to drive overnight temperatures below freezing, according to the National Weather Service. The warning covers multiple states where officials say sensitive vegetation, unprotected pipes, and early-season crops could be damaged.
The National Weather Service said temperatures in affected areas are forecast to fall into the upper 20s and low 30s overnight into early Tuesday morning. The warning applies primarily to inland and rural locations, where colder air tends to settle during calm overnight conditions.
Meteorologists attributed the temperature drop to a strong cold front moving east, combined with clear skies and light winds that allow heat to escape rapidly after sunset. Similar conditions have already produced near-freezing temperatures in some northern communities over the past 24 hours, forecasters said.
State and local emergency management agencies urged residents to take precautions, including covering outdoor plants, draining or insulating exposed pipes, and bringing pets indoors. Agricultural officials warned that the freeze could affect late-harvest crops and newly planted seedlings in vulnerable areas.
Utility providers said no widespread service disruptions were expected but advised customers to use space heaters safely and avoid overloading electrical outlets. Transportation officials said frost could develop on bridges and overpasses in colder regions during the early morning hours.
The National Weather Service said the freeze warning is expected to expire later Tuesday morning as temperatures rise after sunrise, with a gradual warming trend forecast in the days ahead. Additional advisories could be issued if cold conditions persist. The story is developing.
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