WEST MICHIGAN — FOX 17 has issued a Weather Ready Alert for tonight into Saturday morning because freezing temperatures could damage plants in West Michigan.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for all of West Michigan which begins at midnight tonight, running until 9 a.m. Saturday.
It's not just West Michigan affected by the freezing temperatures: all of Lower Michigan is included in the Freeze Warning!
This is the coldest night of this cool stretch. Clouds will clear this evening, and and temperatures will drop into the lower 30s. It is possible that some areas drop into the upper 20s, especially north and east of Grand Rapids.
At these temperatures, some plants can be damaged. It is recommended that people bring in potted plants and cover outdoor flower beds with a tarp or blanket. Fruit trees should also be wrapped up if they have already blossomed.
While tonight will be the coldest night, frost is also possible Saturday night in parts of West Michigan as temperatures bottom out in the mid 30s.
Warmer, but still below average, temperatures will come Sunday and into next week.
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