Get ready for a cold one, New Orleans! A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 30°F (-1°C. This kind of chill doesn’t happen often in the Big Easy, so it’s time to take some precautions to protect your plants, pets, and pipes.
What’s Happening Tonight?
- Freeze Warning: Midnight through 9:00 AM CST Wednesday.
- Expected Low: 30°F (-1°C) in some areas.
- The Impact: Sensitive plants, pets, and exposed pipes could be at risk if left unprotected.
How to Prepare for the Chill
- Protect Your Plants:
- Bring potted plants indoors or cover outdoor plants with blankets, sheets, or tarps.
- Look Out for Your Pets:
- Bring pets inside for the night or provide warm bedding in a sheltered area to keep them safe.
- Prevent Frozen Pipes:
- Wrap exposed pipes with towels or insulation.
- Let faucets drip slowly overnight to keep water flowing and prevent freezing.
- Bundle Up If You’re Heading Out:
- Temperatures will be brisk, so layer up with a warm coat, gloves, and a hat to stay comfortable.
This Week’s Forecast at a Glance
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy with freezing temps overnight. Low: 30°F (-1°C).
- Wednesday: Chilly but sunny. High: 48°F (9°C), Low: 35°F (2°C).
- Thursday: Cool with increasing clouds; light rain possible late. High: 49°F (10°C), Low: 46°F (8°C).
- Friday: Windy with morning rain tapering off in the afternoon. High: 55°F (13°C), Low: 36°F (2°C).
The Bottom Line
This kind of cold doesn’t come around often in New Orleans, but tonight will feel more like a northern winter. Take a little time to prepare, whether it’s bringing plants and pets inside or dripping faucets to keep pipes safe. And if you’re heading out, bundle up—it’s going to be a chilly one!
Stay warm and stay safe, New Orleans!