Jacksonville, FL – A frost advisory has been issued for several counties in southern Georgia, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 35 degrees early Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, the advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. EST on Monday, March 3. Affected areas include Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Northern Ware, Pierce, and Wayne counties.
Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions to protect sensitive outdoor vegetation, as frost formation could damage or kill unprotected plants. The cold conditions are expected to be brief but impactful, particularly for agricultural operations and home gardens.
While frost advisories are uncommon for this time of year in southern Georgia, occasional cold snaps can still occur as winter transitions to spring. Officials recommend covering vulnerable plants, bringing potted plants indoors, and ensuring pets have warm shelter during the colder hours.
Temperatures are expected to rebound quickly after sunrise, reducing the risk of prolonged damage. For the latest updates and weather information, residents can visit the National Weather Service Jacksonville website at www.weather.gov/jax.
