The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Putnam and Sullivan counties. The advisory takes effect at 6:51 am on October 16 and remains in place until 3:00 pm on October 16.
Communities in the affected area: Unionville, Worthington, Powersville, Lucerne, Milan, Green City, Greencastle, Newtown and Harris.
What: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
Where: Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and northwest Missouri.
When: From late tonight through Saturday morning.
Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What residents should do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
This report is based on information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO.
