Fairfax County, VA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 10:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees possible, especially northwest of Interstate 95.
Where
In Maryland, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties. In Virginia, Albemarle, Nelson, Spotsylvania, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, and Stafford Counties.
When
From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Areas impacted
- Southern Baltimore
- Central and Southeast Montgomery
- Central and Southeast Howard
- Southeast Harford
- Nelson
- Albemarle
- Fairfax
- Stafford
- Spotsylvania
- Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Watch means that temperatures will be low enough to lead to freezing in some areas.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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