Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 8:03PM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
WHAT: For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.
WHERE: Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
WHEN: For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze
Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.