The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Pima County starting at 2:06 p.m. on January 4th. The alert expires at 9am on January 6th.
For the latest monitoring and alerts, see: Weather warning page.
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How to protect plants
Freezing temperatures can damage exposed plants.
The National Weather Service recommends the following:
- Bring sensitive plants indoors.
- Cover your outdoor plants with a variety of materials, including frost cloths, blankets, towels, cardboard boxes, liquid frost protection, and Styrofoam cactus cups.
How to prevent pipes from bursting
When temperatures drop below freezing, water expansion can cause pipes to burst. According to Consumer Reports, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage in subzero temperatures.
according to american red cross and weather services, learn how to prepare below.
- If your garage has a water line, keep the garage door closed.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate near the plumbing.
- Drip cold water from a faucet connected to an exposed pipe outdoors or indoors in an unheated area.
- Cover exposed piping.
This article was produced by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data published by the National Weather Service. Edited by staff.
