Freeze Warning in Effect Over Parts of California for Sub-Freezing Temperatures

Due to anticipated below-freezing temperatures, NWS has issued a Freeze Warning for parts of California.

On Tuesday, November 29, at 11:57 AM PST, the National Weather Service in Hanford, California, announced that some areas would be under a Freeze Warning.

Freeze Warning

This includes Palos, Mendota, Planada, Snelling, West Side of Fresno, and Kings Counties, Joaquin Selma, Buttonwillow, Lost Hills I5, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Hanford Corcoran, Lemoore and Visalia, and Reedley.

The announcement will remain in effect until Wednesday morning.

Sub-freezing temperatures from 28 to 32 is expected for the affected areas.

According to NWS, crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly unprotected outdoor plumbing will all perish due to frost and freeze conditions.

People are urged by weather experts to take action right away to shield tender plants from the cold. Outdoor water pipes should be wrapped and drained, or allowed to drip slowly to avoid freezing and potential bursts. Sprinkler systems buried underground should be shut off, and above-ground pipes should be covered to prevent freezing.

10-Day Forecast for Hanford, California

According to The Weather Channel, temperatures for the next three days will be jumpy, starting with 59 degrees on Tuesday. It will jump to 64 on Wednesday and slide back down to 57 degrees on Thursday. From Friday, December 1 to Tuesday, December 13, temperatures will stay in the mid 50s.

Likewise, the chances of precipitation which is at 15 today will jump to 78% on Thursday, December.

For today and tomorrow, the skies will remain sunny. On Thursday, expect afternoon rain. It will be partly cloudy for the rest of the 10 days, except for Sunday, December 4, when morning showers is a possibility. After more than a week of partly cloudy skies, the possibility for showers will return on Tuesday, December 13.

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Hanford Health and Activities

Air quality in Hanford is rated at Fair today, which should be generally acceptable for the majority of individuals.

Allergens such as tree pollen, mold, ragweed pollen, and grass pollen at are low levels while moderate levels of dust and dander has been detected.

Health is connected to the weather and By analyzing current weather conditions, how the weather is forecasted to change, and other factors like location, the risk of experiencing health-related symptoms can be identified. Weather can trigger symptoms of sinus pressure and asthma at moderate levels. Triggers for arthritis, common cold, migraine, and flu are at low levels.

Most outdoor activities can be carried out problems such as running, biking, cycling, playing golf, and stargazing at night. Some challenges may be experienced in activities such as fishing and going to the beaches and swimming pools.

It is a great day for travel and commuting for both air travel and driving. It is also a great day for mowing the lawn. On the other hand, composting today will pose a lot of challenges. Entertaining outdoors can also be a little challenging.

A stray rain shower or powerful wind gust, according to experts, can completely ruin an outdoor event. Pay attention to variables like humidity, the likelihood of precipitation, UV intensity, and cloud coverage for a failsafe outdoor party.

Lastly, there is a high chance for indoor pests to invade parts of homes, AccuWeather reports.

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