NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/MONUMENT RIDGE/RAMPART… — * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to around 30.
* WHERE...El Paso and Kiowa counties.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Sub-freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures will occur Friday night into Saturday morning which may bring an end to the growing season with a prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures.
Local conditions in Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft; Western Kiowa County; Eastern Kiowa County may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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