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Freeze Warning Issued For Inland East Bay: NWS
Sub-freezing temperatures forecast for parts of the Bay Area including both Alameda and Contra Costa counties away from the Bay.
EAST BAY, CA — Parts of the Bay Area including the inland East Bay will be under a freeze warning this week, the National Weather Service said.
The warning goes into effect Wednesday at 2 a.m. and will last through Friday at 9 a.m., the NWS said.
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Temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-20s and low 30s in some areas, the agency said.
Widespread subfreezing temperatures are forecast for inland areas of Bay Area communities in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties, the NWS said.
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“The coldest morning is likely to be on Thursday with the coldest interior spots dropping into the mid 20°s,” the NWS said.
The NWS is advising residents to care for pets and sensitive plants and crops.
Freezing temperatures may also damage outdoor plumbing, the agency said.
“… please check on the elderly, those without adequate access to shelter and be sure your pets and livestock have access to a warm shelter,” the NWS said.
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