Tucson, AZ – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a freeze warning for Tucson and surrounding areas, expecting significant drops in temperature through Friday morning. The advisory follows a previously canceled wind warning as conditions stabilize but remain bitterly cold.
According to the NWS, the first freeze warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday. A second freeze warning will begin Thursday at 10 p.m. and continue until Friday morning. During these periods, temperatures could plummet as low as 24 degrees in Tucson, while rural areas might experience lows of 21 degrees or colder.
The warning encompasses South-Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, and the Tohono O’odham Nation. Areas such as Marana, Green Valley, and Sells are also affected. Frost and freeze conditions are likely to harm unprotected vegetation and outdoor plumbing, particularly during the early morning hours.…