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NWS Issues Frost Advisory

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory in Montgomery County for Wednesday, October 16 from 2:00-9:00AM. Frost development could damage sensitive vegetation. Cover plants/crops to protect against near freezing temperatures. Additional information below courtesy NWS:

..FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.