The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wave of freeze warnings, freeze watches, and frost advisories spanning six states, affecting thousands of residents.

Why It Matters

There is a concern that this sudden drop in temperature could damage crops, vegetation, and outdoor water pipes.

The NWS has urged residents in the affected areas to take precautionary measures Tuesday and through Wednesday, as “ frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing ."

What To Know

Residents across the Midwest , Northeast , Mid-Atlantic, Southwest , Mountain West, and select regions on the West Coast are under active freeze warnings.

Specific warnings include:

Midwest

Counties in the Midwest can expect to see

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