Freeze Warning Issued For Johnston County, Much Of Central North Carolina

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County residents should prepare for another cold night as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing early Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday, for Johnston County and 18 other counties across central North Carolina.

Forecasters say temperatures could drop into the upper 20s to lower 30s, creating conditions that could damage or kill sensitive plants and crops.

In addition to Johnston County, the Freeze Warning covers Durham, Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe, Chatham, Wake, Wilson, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Wayne, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland and Sampson counties.

The National Weather Service warns that freezing temperatures could also damage outdoor plumbing that is not properly protected.

Residents are encouraged to bring sensitive plants indoors or cover them before temperatures fall Saturday night.

Outdoor water pipes should be insulated, drained or allowed to drip slowly where appropriate to reduce the risk of freezing.