Early-season Arctic blast set to hit thousands of Americans in HOURS

"Temperatures are set to plunge in the Northeast, setting off warnings about dangerously cold weather and possible property damage in several states. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued both freeze warnings and frost advisories in the northern parts of New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Officials said summer temperatures will quickly drop into the 20s between 2am and 8am ET Saturday morning, potentially killing crops, outdoor vegetation, and possibly freezing outdoor pipes around homes and businesses."

"A freeze warning is one of the most severe types of cold-weather alerts from the NWS, meaning that residents need to take immediate action because temperatures are about to fall below 32°F for an extended period of time. Forecasters warned that temperatures which stay below 28°F for long stretches can kill most types of commercial crops and residential plants left outside. The warning covers six counties in Maine, three counties in northern New York, Vermont's Essex County, and New Hampshire's Coos County."

"Although the freezing temperatures won't hit any major cities in the Northeast tonight, roughly 100,000 people have been told to take precautions against the sudden winter blast. NWS added that more than 500,000 Americans in the Northeast will be under a frost advisory early Saturday morning in these states, meaning the cold blast will send temperatures into the mid-30s, frosting over local plants and cars."

Freeze warnings and frost advisories affect northern New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine as temperatures plunge into the 20s early Saturday morning. Readings below 32°F for extended periods trigger freeze warnings; sustained temperatures under 28°F can kill most commercial crops and plants and can freeze pipes. The warning covers six counties in Maine, three in northern New York, Essex County in Vermont, and Coos County in New Hampshire. About 100,000 people were advised to take precautions, while more than 500,000 will be under frost advisories. A Canadian high-pressure system is pushing cool air south; no early snowfall is expected and temperatures should rebound into the upper 60s by Monday.

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