Raleigh, NC – The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for portions of central North Carolina, effective from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 34 degrees, creating conditions favorable for frost formation. Areas included in the advisory are Halifax, Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe, Johnston, Wilson, Harnett, Wayne, Hoke, Cumberland, and Sampson counties, encompassing cities such as Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, and Goldsboro.
According to the National Weather Service, the frost may harm sensitive outdoor plants if they are left unprotected. Residents are urged to take precautions to safeguard vegetation by covering or moving them indoors before temperatures dip overnight.
This advisory highlights the first significant frost for many areas this season, signaling a transition to colder weather patterns. Temperatures are expected to rebound by mid-morning Sunday as the frost dissipates.
Stay updated on local forecasts and prepare for potential impacts if you have sensitive vegetation at risk.
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