On Saturday at 1:25 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory valid for Sunday between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. The advisory is for Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties.

“Temperatures less than 36 degrees will result in frost formation,” can be expected according to the NWS. “Winds are expected to calm through the Saturday evening hours. Clear skies and light winds will mean temperatures drop quickly for the mountains and valleys of north Georgia through Sunday morning.”

“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered,” explains the NWS. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”

What to do if there is a frost advisory

Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less. In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a ‘killing frost’.

According to the NWS, if a frost advisory is issued for your area, cover up sensitive plants before the sun sets so that it can help retain heat near the plants, or move the plants indoors for the night, if possible.

Source: The National Weather Service