MINOR UPCOMING

Frost Advisory

Bertie and Gates counties, NC; City of Newport News, City of Poquoson, City of Suffolk, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Westmor... · from Sat 3:00 AM EST

3:00 AM Starts Sat 3:00 AM EST 8:00 AM

SeverityMinor

UrgencyExpected

CertaintyLikely

Issued6:15 PM EST

ExpiresSat 8:00 AM EST

Issued byNWS Wakefield, VA

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Full text

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Counties Bertie and Gates counties, NC; City of Newport News, City of Poquoson, City of Suffolk, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Westmoreland and York counties, VA Cities in this area

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Safety

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

WATCHDangerous weather is possible. Be prepared.

WARNINGDangerous weather is happening or about to. Act now.

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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.

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