Freeze warning for parts of Suffolk overnight and into Thursday a.m., weather service says
Early morning frost in Manorville on March 21. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for parts of Suffolk overnight and into Thursday morning. Credit: Tom Lambui
Unusually cold temperatures expected overnight and into Thursday morning have led the National Weather Service to issue a freeze warning for parts of the area, including northeast and southeast Suffolk.
The freeze warning will be take effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday.
"An anomalously cold airmass moves across the region tonight with … temperatures near to slightly below freezing," the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
"Freeze warnings have been adjusted with new issuances … forecast lows range from mid 20s to upper 20s in coldest spots, in pine barrens of Long Island as well as parts of the interior to the upper 40s for parts of NYC."
The weather service warned: "Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing."
After the unusually cold night, Thursday should be sunny with a high close to 60, then dropping to the mid 40s for Thursday night.
Friday's forecast is for mostly sunny skies with a high near 67. Friday night sees a 40% chance of showers overnight, with rain and possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Sunday should be mostly sunny, going to back up to warmer temperatures with a high of 74.
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