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Gardeners Beware: Hard Freeze Coming to Southeast Michigan
19 Apr
Summary
- Frost and hard freeze warnings issued for southeast Michigan.
- Temperatures expected to drop into the 20s and 30s this weekend.
- Cover plants and protect exposed plumbing from freezing.
Southeast Michigan is set to experience a significant temperature drop this weekend, following a period of unseasonably warm weather. The National Weather Service has issued critical warnings: a frost warning for Sunday, April 19, and a hard freeze warning for Monday, April 20.
Temperatures across the metro Detroit area are expected to plummet into the 20s and 30s. This drastic change poses a threat to unprotected plants and outdoor plumbing. Residents are strongly advised to take precautionary measures.
Gardeners should cover their plants or bring them indoors to prevent irreversible damage. Homeowners are also cautioned to insulate any exposed pipes to avoid freezing. The affected counties include Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe.
