National Weather Service Issues Frost Advisory for Berks County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Berks County, Pennsylvania, effective from 3 AM to 9 AM on Thursday. Temperatures are anticipated to dip to 34 degrees Fahrenheit, creating conditions conducive to frost formation.
According to the NWS, frost can cause damage to unprotected outdoor vegetation. Residents are urged to take precautionary measures to safeguard their plants, such as covering them with protective materials or relocating them indoors overnight.
Frost advisories are typically issued during the period from May to October when specific weather conditions, including temperature, wind, and cloud cover, favor frost development. Typically, temperatures of 36 degrees or below are associated with the highest risk of frost. In some instances, frost may be severe enough to end the growing season, earning the designation of a ‘killing frost.’
The NWS advises residents to remain vigilant and take action to protect their sensitive plants before sunset to retain heat near them. If possible, moving plants indoors for the night is also recommended. Advance Local Weather Alerts, a service powered by United Robots and utilizing machine learning, provides timely and accurate weather information based on data from the NWS to keep communities informed.
