Freeze Warning Issued Again...for Most of the Region

The National Weather Service warns of sub-freezing temperatures late tonight into early Thursday morning for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and northern Westchester counties.

A Freeze Warning In Effect From 2 AM To 9 AM EDT Thursday. The Freeze Watch Is no longer in effect for those areas. Look for temps in the upper 20s to lower 30s early Thursday morning. That will kill sensitive plants if they aren't protected or brought indoors.

There's no warning for Dutchess County -- the NWS says the lows will be around 32 degrees in Poughkeepsie overnight.

There's no warning for southern Westchester, where the NWS predicts temps will drop into the mid-30s.

Here are some steps you can take when a frost or freeze threatens, according to TodaysHomeowner.com.

• Protect Tender Sprouts: Cover tender plants overnight with an inverted bucket or flower pot, or with a layer of mulch. Be sure to uncover them in the morning when the temperature rises above freezing.
• Assess Losses: Hardy perennials, trees, and shrubs may recover from a late spring freeze, even if visibly damaged. Their blooms and fruit may be lost for the year, but once they begin actively growing you’ll be able to determine and remove any permanent damage to stems and branches. Frost-tender plants will not recover at all, so avoid planting them until you’re confident that freezing weather has passed.
• Practice Prevention: Choose plants that are hardy for your climate zone, or plant tender plants in containers that can be brought indoors. Avoid applying fertilizer until after the last frost, to prevent a flush of tender growth that can be damaged by the cold.