National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Schuylkill County.
The Freeze Warning goes into effect at 11 p.m. Thursday and extends until 9 a.m. Friday.
Sub-freezing temperatures from the upper 20s to lower 30s are expected. Valley locations and sheltered areas are expected to experience the coldest conditions overnight.
Frost and freezing conditions could kill crops. Several hours of freezing temperatures could bring an end to the growing season, NWS advises.
Sensitive vegetation should be protected from the expected cold temperatures overnight, forecasters say.
According to the 7-day forecast for Pottsville, a low temperature of 34 degrees is expected with widespread frost developing after 2 a.m. Friday.
Other forecasted low temps for Schuylkill County:
- Shenandoah: 31
- Tamaqua: 31
- Pine Grove: 34
- New Ringgold: 32
- Schuylkill Haven: 33
- Frackville: 32
- Tower City: 34
- Muir: 34
- McAdoo: 31
This cold air won’t last long, however.
Low temperatures through Wednesday are expected to be in the 40s to about 50 degrees. High temps during this time are expected to be in the lower to mid-60s.
A chance of rain showers is expected Saturday night through Monday.
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