Washington County, OH

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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Charleston WV

What

For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

Where

Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

When

For the Frost Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Washington
  • Jackson
  • Meigs
  • Gallia
  • Mason
  • Jackson
  • Wood
  • Pleasants
  • Tyler
  • Roane
  • Wirt
  • Calhoun
  • Ritchie
  • Doddridge
  • Clay
  • Braxton
  • Gilmer
  • Lewis
  • Harrison
  • Taylor
  • Wyoming
  • Upshur
  • Barbour
  • Northwest Raleigh
  • Southeast Raleigh
  • Northwest Fayette
  • Southeast Fayette
  • Northwest Nicholas
  • Southeast Nicholas
  • Northwest Webster
  • Southeast Pocahontas

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

In effect from Monday 04/20 4:36 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 10:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Charleston WV

What

For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

Where

Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

When

For the Frost Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Washington
  • Jackson
  • Meigs
  • Gallia
  • Mason
  • Jackson
  • Wood
  • Pleasants
  • Tyler
  • Roane
  • Wirt
  • Calhoun
  • Ritchie
  • Doddridge
  • Clay
  • Braxton
  • Gilmer
  • Lewis
  • Harrison
  • Taylor
  • Wyoming
  • Upshur
  • Barbour
  • Northwest Raleigh
  • Southeast Raleigh
  • Northwest Fayette
  • Southeast Fayette
  • Northwest Nicholas
  • Southeast Nicholas
  • Northwest Webster
  • Southeast Pocahontas

Tips to stay safe

A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat. 

From the forecaster

Frost/Freeze Today & Tuesday

Created by the NWS Charleston WFO

A Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning are in effect for much of the area this morning. A Frost and Freeze is again issued for Tuesday morning for the entire area. Near to below freezing temperatures may impact unprotected crops and sensitive vegetation.

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