Frost Advisory
Anson, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash and 7 more counties, NC · from Sat 3:00 AM EST
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...The Triangle, southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 8 AM EST Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
What to do during a Frost Advisory
- 1Protect plantsCover them or bring them indoors overnight.
- 2Bring pets insideOr give them warm shelter.
- 3Protect outdoor pipesDrain or wrap exposed pipes and hoses.
Watch vs. Warning
Frost Advisory questions
What is the difference between frost and freeze?
A Frost Advisory is for frost near freezing; a Freeze Warning is for temperatures at or below freezing that can kill crops and plants.