On Thursday at 1:05 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a freeze warning valid from 8 p.m. until Friday 8 a.m. for Clinton and Essex counties.

The weather service states, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected."

"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," comments the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

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,

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