Serviço Nacional of Meteorologia placed south of Connecticut under frost warning. The warning is valid for Monday night and Tuesday morning. The counties of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London are included.
Após a week with temperatures that reached close to 29 degrees Celsius in some areas, the weather changed quickly. The weekend has already brought cold and rain. Agora the cold air mass should make thermometers drop even further overnight. Meteorologistas warn that conditions could lead to sub-zero temperatures in specific spots and kill crops or sensitive vegetation.
Alerta covers four counties in the south of the state
Meteorologia’s Serviço Nacional issued the warning focusing on the southern counties. Nenhuma area of the northern half of Connecticut appears in the warning this time.
- Condado from Fairfield
- Condado from New Haven
- Condado from Middlesex
- Condado from New London
The measure seeks to protect producers and residents who grow cold-sensitive plants. Especialistas recommend covering or taking indoors pots and vegetable gardens that do not yet withstand low temperatures.
Fim of the week marked a sharp transition in the climate
Sunday in Bridgeport, for example, has already seen cold and rainy weather. The maximum temperatures were between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius in the city. Imagens show wet streets and cloudy skies after days of unseasonably hot weather.
Meteorologist Dan Amarante, from CT Insider, followed the change. Ele indicated that the sharp drop comes after high temperatures at the beginning of last week. The thermal sensation on Monday morning could reach close to -7 degrees Celsius in some spots, even with daytime highs around 4 degrees Celsius.
Previsão points to sharp drop overnight
Temperatures are expected to continue to drop throughout Monday. The day starts cold and with wind that reinforces the feeling of low temperature. At night, freezing air predominates and increases the risk of frost or even freezing in open areas.
The alert follows a common pattern at this time of year, when spring has not yet fully set in. Dados histories show that late frosts occur frequently in April in Nordeste and Estados Unidos. Produtores of fruits and vegetables monitor the table carefully to avoid losses.
Moradores and farmers receive preventive guidance
Autoridades ask the population to take simple measures. Cobrir plants with sheets or plastic can make a difference. Small Vasos is best collected in garages or protected areas.
Agricultores with more sensitive crops should check protection or irrigation systems that help maintain heat in the soil. Serviço Nacional of Meteorologia should update the board throughout the day as models evolve.
The contrast with the recent heat draws attention. In the previous week, several regions of the state experienced summer-like days. Agora the cold returns and serves as a reminder that the calendar still allows strong variations in the weather.