Indiana, Ohio Freeze Watch | Effective 04/18/2026 18:29

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 9:29PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 2:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Instruction: 
Be prepared to take steps to protect tender plants from the cold. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Miami; Preble
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov