Last Updated on October 7, 2023 5:56 am
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-071745-/O.NEW.KRNK.FR.Y.0007.231008T0600Z-231008T1400Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney542 AM EDT Sat Oct 7 2023
…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY…
WHAT…Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frostformation. Temperatures near 32 are expected at elevations above4000 feet.
WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. InVirginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties.
WHEN…From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday.
IMPACTS…Frost and or near freezing temperatures could killsensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Freezingtemperatures could possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Temperatures areawide are expected in the30s, with the coldest readings in the highest elevations.Temperatures on Beech Mountain, Mount Rogers, and Burkes Gardenare expected to reach 32 degrees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To preventfreezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they shouldbe wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that havein-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
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