Monday Morning Weather Update: Very strong cold front will be sweeping our way today bringing the chance for showers/thunderstorms. Some of the storms may be strong with gusty wind, frequent lightning and could produce locally heavy rain. Much colder air coming in on Tuesday. The highest of elevations may see some light snow before everything tapers Tuesday Evening. No major snow accumulation expected but it is very late in the season for snow! Widespread hard and killing freeze is expected Tuesday Night/Wednesday morning. Lows are expected to drop into the 20s - Well below what is expected for this time of year. From NWS: IMPACTS...Area fruit trees are blooming making them highly susceptible to freeze damage. Additional spring time fruit and vegetable crops such as strawberries, onions and spinach are also extremely vulnerable to these subfreezing conditions. Areas growers will need to take precautions to prevent damage to their crops. Additionally a widespread frost could damage or kill any flowering plants or other tender vegetation that are not covered or brought indoors. Here is the full advisory from the National Weather Service: goo.gl/YYmGmx - Jennifer
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:54:56 +0000
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