The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch valid for Thursday between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. for Houston County.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible for Houston County. In Georgia, Early, Miller, Baker, Mitchell and Colquitt counties from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

According to the weather service, “Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.”

According to the weather service, “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.”

This watch is in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m.

What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the weather service, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service