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Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 11:16PM PDT until October 14 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 4 days ago United States
Icon = what happened · ring colour = how serious: Extreme Severe Moderate Minor

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* WHAT...Temperatures between 28 to 32 are expected early Wednesday
morning.

* WHERE...Northern Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to 8 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionOwens Valley North
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-13T10:00:00-07:00

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About this location

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Area as the agency stated it: Owens Valley North

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What to do

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Hypothermia and frostbite prevention, home heating safety, and surviving being stranded in a vehicle.

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