First published Oct 15, 2026, 10:17:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 10:17:15 PM UTC

Freeze Watch — NWS Norman OK

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Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 12:51PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A freeze watch covers Ellis and Harper Counties from late Friday night through Saturday morning, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. The source says frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and advises protecting tender plants.

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Affected location: Ellis and Harper Counties

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Why it matters

The watch calls for steps now to protect tender plants from the possible freeze.

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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 12:51PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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