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Freeze Warnings Issued: Protect Plants as Chill Hits

10/23/2025

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Cold Weather Precautions

Freeze warnings cover parts of Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the North Carolina High Country, with temperatures in the low- to upper-20s.
The cold risks vegetation and outdoor plumbing, prompting residents to protect plants and drain sprinkler systems.
The warnings signal the end of the growing season, with the first widespread freeze arriving later.
Clear skies and calm winds contribute to the chill, with weekend highs in the 50s.

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Indiana: Cold Snap

Central Indiana logged its coldest morning of the season, with Crawfordsville at 32 and Lafayette at 33, amid widespread frost.
A freeze warning is issued for northern and central Indiana as temperatures fall below 32 degrees.
The frost and freeze warning signal the end of the growing season for the region.
After the cold snap, Saturday will be sunny with lower-60s highs, and rain is expected Sunday evening.

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Cold Weather Precautions

Freeze warnings cover parts of Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the North Carolina High Country, with temperatures in the low- to upper-20s.
The cold risks vegetation and outdoor plumbing, prompting residents to protect plants and drain sprinkler systems.
The warnings signal the end of the growing season, with the first widespread freeze arriving later.
Clear skies and calm winds contribute to the chill, with weekend highs in the 50s.

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