Raleigh, NC – A late-season chill is sweeping through central North Carolina, prompting a frost advisory early Thursday morning across several Piedmont counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the advisory will remain in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. EDT Thursday. Temperatures are expected to fall into the mid-30s, with rural areas most at risk for scattered frost formation. Affected counties include Durham, Guilford, Alamance, Chatham, and Moore, among others.
The drop in temperature could damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if left unprotected. Officials urge residents to cover or bring in tender vegetation before temperatures dip overnight. The advisory impacts both urban and suburban communities, though colder conditions are more likely in outlying and low-lying areas.
This weather event follows a stretch of warmer days, making the sudden temperature dip notable for mid-April. Historically, frost advisories this late in the season are uncommon but not unprecedented for the region.
Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and take action to safeguard gardens and landscaping. The next warm-up is expected to begin by Thursday afternoon as temperatures gradually rebound across the region.
