The National Weather Service in Charleston, SC, has put out a freeze warning early Friday morning at 2:30 a.m. This warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday. It applies to areas like Inland Liberty, Tidal Berkeley, as well as Long and Charleston counties.
A freeze warning has been issued for Inland Liberty and Long counties, with temperatures dropping as low as 30 degrees. In South Carolina, areas like Charleston and Tidal Berkeley counties are also under the warning, which will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday.
The NWS has warned that frost and freezing temperatures could harm crops, delicate plants, and even outdoor plumbing that isn’t protected. They recommend taking action right away to shield sensitive plants from the cold weather.
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Freeze warnings are typically issued between May and October, but they can be extended if needed. These warnings are given when temperatures are expected to drop between 29 and 32 degrees.
If there’s a chance that temperatures might fall to this range, the NWS may issue a freeze watch a couple of days in advance.
The NWS advises that when a freeze warning or watch is issued, there’s not much you can do to save your plants. If you have delicate plants that can be moved, bring them indoors. A freeze can damage or even kill them, depending on how severe the weather gets.