Believe it or not, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for RI
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Southern New England, effective from Thursday night at 11 p. m. until Friday morning at 9 a. m. Temperatures may drop to as low as 29 degrees in some areas, with lows in the 30s widespread across Rhode Island.
This watch follows a brief warm spell where temperatures reached 81 degrees just three days prior in Providence. The alert warns that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation, as well as damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Gardeners in Newport, Washington, Kent, Bristol, and Providence counties, along with parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, are urged to take protective measures. Expect sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 60s on Friday, providing a stark contrast to the freezing conditions overnight. The significant temperature shift illustrates the unpredictability of fall weather in the region.
Residents should remain alert to the potential for crop damage and prepare accordingly.