Expires:202410250430;Remove:202410250430;842868 WWUS76 KPQR 242016 NPWPQR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 116 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 ORZ121-250430- /O.NEW.KPQR.FZ.W.0004.241025T0400Z-241025T1700Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Odell and Parkdale 116 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees F expected. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. && $$