On Wednesday at 1:44 p.m. the National Weather Service released a freeze watch valid from Thursday 11 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m. for Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Ulster counties.

The weather service comments, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees possible."

"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," describes the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

Freeze watch or warning - this is what it means

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are

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