An updated freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 2:10 p.m. valid for Saturday between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Horry and Georgetown counties.
The weather service describes, “Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees inland to 30 to 32 along the coast expected.”
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” comments the weather service. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”
This warning is in effect until Saturday at 9 a.m.
What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning
Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
According to the weather service, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.
