A brief shower this morning is the prelude to the coldest air the region has felt since March, with frost expected Saturday and a freeze possible Sunday morning.
Key points
- A Frost Advisory is in effect for Saturday, with frost expected across most areas.
- A Freeze Watch is active for Sunday morning, especially in low‑lying rural locations.
- Daytime highs will be in the mid‑50s on Saturday and rise to the low 60s on Sunday, while overnight lows could reach the low 30s.
- Gardeners should protect vulnerable plants before the frost arrives on Saturday.
Evansville will start the day under low clouds with light drizzle, but the precipitation is expected to taper off this afternoon, clearing the sky for a cooler evening, according to 14 News.
High temperatures today are forecast to reach the mid‑50s, while overnight lows will dip to the low 30s, marking the first clear sign of the cold air mass moving in.
Today's drizzle and clearing trend
A Frost Advisory has been issued for Saturday, effective until 8 a.m. The advisory calls for sunny skies during the morning and mostly sunny conditions throughout the day, with highs near 55 °F. Lows are expected to fall to about 32 °F after sunset.
Sunday carries a Freeze Watch, also valid until 8 a.m., indicating that temperatures in rural, low‑lying areas could reach or dip below the freezing point. Daytime highs will rebound to the low 60s under sunny skies, but the early‑morning chill remains the main concern.
Saturday's Frost Advisory details
Residents with tender plants, vegetables, or gardens still in the ground are advised to take protective measures before Saturday morning, as the frost advisory signals a risk of damage to sensitive vegetation.
Reader questions
When is frost expected in Evansville?
Frost is expected Saturday morning under the Frost Advisory, with temperatures dropping to around 32 °F overnight.
What does the Freeze Watch mean for Sunday?
The Freeze Watch indicates that rural, low‑lying areas could see temperatures at or below freezing early Sunday morning, despite daytime highs reaching the low 60s.
How can gardeners protect their plants from the frost?
Gardeners are advised to cover tender plants, move containers indoors, or use frost cloths before Saturday morning, as recommended by 14 News.
Source: 14news.com
