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WEATHER UPDATE: Freeze Watch Issued for Waterford
The colder temperatures will linger, according to one prominent meteorologist.
Written by Brian McCready and Jaimie Cura
Snow actually fell in parts of Connecticut late last night and the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for the entire state beginning late Friday and into Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service bulletin, hazards include “sub-freezing temperatures,” which means temperatures could be below 32 degrees.
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“Impacts: Potential for sensitive crops and plants to be killed,” the NWS states. “Precautionary/preparedness actions... A freeze watch means below freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.”
Related: Freeze Warning in Effect: How to Protect Flowers From Frost
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NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney said that the cold temps will last for awhile.
“How long will it last? Right now it looks like we’re going to see this pattern through early to even mid May. There will be breaks of warmth of course, but overall, it’s going to be a slow process,” Sweeney wrote.
WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote “Some light snow for eastern half of CT 2 a.m. At least it’s FRIIIIDAY! Windy & chilly again today.”
Your Local Forecast
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind around 17 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Isolated showers after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Isolated showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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