Freeze watch in effect for Atlanta area until Sunday morning

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Atlanta and surrounding areas, effective from late Saturday night until 9 a.m. Sunday morning, according to NWS Peachtree City.

The watch covers many counties including North Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Rockdale, South Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, and others in central and northeast Georgia.

Temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit, which could cause frost and freeze conditions. This poses risks to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The NWS advises residents to take precautions to protect plants and outdoor pipes from potential freeze damage during this period.