Frost And Freeze Possible Again Tonight Throughout Maine And The Maritimes

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

923 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,

Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,

Wesley, and Princeton

923 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 AM EDT

FRIDAY...

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

  formation.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM EDT Friday.

* 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

250 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

250 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot

Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Low temperatures tonight are expected to fall to near freezing,

leading to potential for frost. Sensitive outdoor plants and

vegetation may be harmed if appropriate precautions are not taken.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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8:19 p.m. ADT Thursday 18 May 2023

Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Minimum temperatures: zero to +2.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: tonight.

Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

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 PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

8:18 p.m. ADT Thursday 18 May 2023

Frost may destroy fruit crops, vegetables, and other plants.

Minimum temperatures: -1 to +4.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: tonight.

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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

8:18 p.m. ADT Thursday 18 May 2023

Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants.

Minimum temperatures: -2 to +4.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: tonight.

Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.