Freeze Warning until 09:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.
* WHERE...Madison, Delaware, Randolph, Hancock, Henry, Shelby, Rush, Bartholomew and Decatur Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HANCOCK ... DELAWARE ... SHELBY ... BARTHOLOMEW ... RANDOLPH ... DECATUR ... MADISON ... HENRY ... RUSH
Instructions:
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Address/Location
Henry County Emergency Management
216 S 12th St
New Castle, IN 47362
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-521-0582
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP 33HCOEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Freeze Warning