Monday, June 08, 2020

Frost Possible In NW Maine & NW New Brunswick Overnight

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
921 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2020

MEZ001-091100-
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Northwest Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, and Frenchville
921 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&
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11:48 PM ADT Monday 08 June 2020
Frost advisory in effect for:

Grand Falls and Victoria County
Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Minimum temperatures: plus 2.

Location: northwestern New Brunswick.

Time span: late tonight and early Tuesday morning.

Remarks: Patchy frost is expected to form tonight as clear skies and light winds coincide with cool temperatures. Frost is likely again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.