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Freeze warning extended for Pima County

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| The Arizona Republic

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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Pima County beginning November 6 at 1:10 p.m. The warning has been extended until 9:00 a.m. on November 8th.

Affected areas include the upper San Pedro Valley, including Sierra Vista and Benson, and eastern Cochise County below 5,000 feet and including Douglas and Willcox.

The National Weather Service in Tucson warned of widespread below-freezing temperatures, including for places that have not yet experienced a frost this season.

Temperatures of up to 23 degrees were expected on Wednesday evening and up to 21 degrees on Friday morning. Those in the Sulfur Springs Valley, including the Willcox area, can expect the coldest temperatures, according to the weather service.

For the latest watches and warnings, visit our weather alerts page.

How to protect plants

During frost, there is a chance that exposed plants will be damaged.

The National Weather Service recommends:

  • Bring sensitive plants into the house.
  • Covering outdoor plants with various materials, such as: B. Antifreeze cloths, blankets, towels, cardboard boxes, liquid antifreeze and Styrofoam cups for cacti.

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How to prevent pipes from bursting

When temperatures drop to freezing, pipes are at risk of bursting due to water expansion. According to Consumer Reports, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during freezing temperatures.

According to the American Red Cross and Weather Service, here's how to prepare:

  • If there are water pipes in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
  • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to plumbing fixtures.
  • Allow cold water to drip from faucets connected to outdoor or unheated indoor pipes.
  • Cover exposed pipes.

This article was produced by the Arizona Republic and the USA TODAY Network using data published by the National Weather Service. It was processed by an employee.

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