Near freezing temperatures forecast for tonight

Tonight into Tuesday morning is going to be cold enough to trigger a freeze watch for some parts our area including Johnson, Shelby and Decatur counties.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that the cold could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system you should drain that and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the normal last freeze date is April 12 in Columbus, with the latest last freeze coming on May 27th in 1965.