Spring is coming, but a cold snap is first. Freeze warning issued for much of Georgia
Despite recent warm temperatures, the first day of spring will come with a freeze warning for much of Georgia.
The freeze warning will bring harsh cold into north and Middle Georgia. Temperatures are expected to range from the mid-20s into the low 30s, according to the National Weather Service. It will be in effect from midnight Tuesday morning until 10 a.m. Nearly all of the state north of Macon is in the freeze warning, as is much of the western part of Georgia, including Columbus.
“Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the NWS said in its warning.
Gusty winds will make it feel even colder, according to the NWS.
“Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold,” the NWS said. “To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.”
Temperatures are expected to rise as the day goes on Tuesday, reaching the high 50s and low 60s for much of the Middle Georgia region.
The region’s temperatures are expected to stay above freezing for the rest of the seven-day forecast, according to the NWS.
This story was originally published March 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM with the headline "Spring is coming, but a cold snap is first. Freeze warning issued for much of Georgia."