India, Oct. 28 -- Midland/Odessa National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued the season's first freeze watch Monday, warning thousands of people in West Texas about freezing temperatures later this week.

In order to warn farmers and gardeners of the impending cold temperatures, NWS Midland meteorologist Cody Lindsey told Newsweek that weather forecasters will issue a freeze watch 36 to 48 hours before the anticipated temperature drop. After the dip, the watch will probably be elevated to a freeze warning within 24 hours.

The Midland/Odessa NWS has declared a freeze watch for parts of West Texas, alerting locals and farmers about the possibility of subfreezing temperatures from late Tuesday evening to early Wednesday. Among the ...