Temperatures could drop into the upper 20s and lower 30s early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and unprotected plumbing.
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (Smokies.LIVE Storm Center) — A freeze warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for parts of Western North Carolina, where temperatures could fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s.
The warning includes Waterville, Candler, Bryson City, Waynesville, Cove Creek and Canton.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing temperatures could damage or kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing also could be damaged by the cold.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions before temperatures drop overnight.
Bring sensitive potted plants indoors or cover tender vegetation. Disconnect garden hoses, cover exposed outdoor pipes and drain in-ground sprinkler systems to help prevent damage from freezing temperatures.
The coldest temperatures are expected during the early morning hours Sunday, with conditions gradually improving after the warning expires at 9 a.m. EDT.
Stay with the Smokies.LIVE Storm Center for the latest weather updates and forecasts across the Great Smoky Mountains and Western North Carolina.
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