Weather Alerts for Southwest ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
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SOUTHWEST OR | ||
Areas Affected: Upper Hood River Valley |
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Effective: Thu, 4/10 2:05pm | Updated: Thu, 4/10 5:20pm | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Fri, 4/11 6:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...Freezing temperatures of 28F to 32F possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 50% chance that temperatures reach freezing near the Hood River Airport and Odell Saturday night. The typically colder area around Parkdale and Dee has around a 90% chance of experiencing a freeze Saturday night. Note there is more than a 50% chance for temperatures to drop into the low to mid 30s Friday night in advance of the colder overnight low temperatures expected Saturday night. Information: Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. |