The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Maricopa County starting at 12:53 p.m. on January 8th. The alert expires at 9am on January 10th.
A freeze warning was also issued for Pima County from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday and from 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.
Widespread subzero temperatures were expected to range from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius.
For the latest monitoring and alerts, see: Weather warning page.
How to protect plants
Freezing temperatures can damage exposed plants.
The National Weather Service recommends the following:
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Bring sensitive plants indoors.
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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.
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If your garage has a water line, keep the garage door closed.
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Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate near the plumbing.
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Drip cold water from a faucet connected to an exposed pipe outdoors or indoors in an unheated area.
This article was produced by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data published by the National Weather Service. Edited by staff.
This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. Freeze warning issued for Maricopa, Pima County
