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Metro Phoenix and much of Arizona’s desert areas were under a freeze warning through Sunday, the National Weather Service in Phoenix warned Friday.

The weather service said those areas could expect freezing temperatures in the 20s and 30s overnight.

Severity was expected to be moderate, but frost and freeze could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and potentially damage unprotected outdoor utilities.

Here’s what Arizona residents need to know about the freeze warning, including where it could freeze, how cold it could get and what steps you need to take to protect your home.

A freeze warning is in effect for these parts of Arizona

The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings for parts of Arizona that will last through the weekend. Affected areas include:

Friday night to Saturday morning:

Tonto Basin
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Casa Grande
Aguila Valley
Wickenburg
Queen Creek
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Nogales
Saford
Tucson
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Saturday night to Sunday morning:

Phoenix
East Valley
West Valley
Queen Creek
Aguila Valley
Tonopah
Northwestern Pinal County
Apache Junction
Gold Canyon
Gila Bend
Tohono O’odham Nation
Tucson
Green valley
Marana
Eloy
Picacho Peak State Park
Kearny
Mammoth
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Arizona Freeze Warning Map

The National Weather Service in Phoenix shared this map of areas under a freeze warning Friday through Sunday.

How cold could it get in Arizona?

The National Weather Service in Phoenix warned that southern Gila County and northwest Pinal County could see temperatures in the mid to low 20s. The lower deserts of Santa Cruz County and southwest Arizona could reach the lower 30s.

Here’s how to prepare for a freeze warning in Arizona

During a frost warning, you should bring your pets indoors.

There are several other necessary steps you must take to protect your home and plants during frost watches and warnings.

How to prepare pipes during the frost warning

When temperatures drop to freezing, pipes are at risk of bursting due to water expansion. According to Consumer Reports, burst pipes during freezing temperatures are “one of the most common causes of property damage.”

According to the American Red Cross, you can prepare by:

If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to plumbing fixtures.
Allow cold water to drip from faucets connected to outdoor or unheated indoor pipes.
The National Weather Service encourages covering exposed pipes.

How to protect plants during a frost warning

During frost, there is a chance that exposed plants will be damaged.

The National Weather Service recommends:

Bring sensitive plants into the house.
Covering outdoor plants with various materials such as antifreeze cloths, blankets, towels, cardboard boxes, liquid antifreeze and Styrofoam cups for cacti.

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