Millions of people across 13 states in the U.S. have been told by the National Weather Service (NWS) to brace themselves for subfreezing temperatures overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.

Why it Matters

The abrupt drop in temperatures could harm unprotected crops, sensitive outdoor plants, pets, and outdoor water pipes. The NWS has warned: “Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation”, and “possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing."

What To Know

Freeze warnings are in place for 13 states—including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, Texas, North and South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Alabama and Oklahoma—and are likely to affect residents in many counties.

Parts of Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi have b

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