Freeze Warning Issued for Western Pennsylvania as Temperatures Dip Near 30°F
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — Residents across western Pennsylvania and portions of northern West Virginia are waking up to freezing temperatures Friday morning as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pittsburgh issues a Freeze Warning in effect until 9 a.m. EDT.
Temperatures Drop Near 30°F Overnight
According to the NWS advisory, the warning covers Venango, Forest, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Fayette Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Preston and Tucker Counties in West Virginia.
Meteorologists say sub-freezing temperatures — as low as 30°F — will linger through early Friday morning, creating a risk for frozen vegetation and damage to outdoor plumbing.
Forecasters are advising residents to take precautions immediately to protect plants, pets, and pipes before the coldest air settles in.
“Sensitive outdoor vegetation may be killed, and unprotected plumbing could freeze,” the National Weather Service warned in its early-morning update.
Cold Snap Marks Seasonal Transition
The freeze marks one of the first hard cold snaps of fall, signaling the end of the growing season for many areas. Agricultural experts note that even a single freeze event can end production for late-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash.
While temperatures are expected to gradually warm after 9 a.m., another cold night could follow in low-lying valleys through the weekend.
Homeowners Urged to Prepare
Residents are encouraged to take the following steps to prevent freeze damage:
- Cover or bring inside sensitive plants before nightfall.
- Disconnect and drain garden hoses to prevent cracking.
- Wrap or insulate exposed outdoor pipes.
- Check on outdoor pets and livestock to ensure adequate shelter.
By Friday afternoon, conditions will improve slightly with temperatures rebounding into the upper 40s and lower 50s, under mostly sunny skies.
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