The First Widespread Frost Of The Season Is Possible Overnight Throughout Northern Maine, All Of New Brunswick, And Eastern Nova Scotia

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

915 PM EDT Mon Sep 25 2023

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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills

915 PM EDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

  formation.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast

  Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

218 PM EDT Mon Sep 25 2023

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Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-

218 PM EDT Mon Sep 25 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Northern Maine and North

Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

The first widespread frost of the season is expected tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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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9:11 PM ADT Monday 25 September 2023

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

Minimum temperatures: 0 to +4 (coolest in low lying areas).

Locations: northern half of Nova Scotia.

Time span: early Tuesday morning.

Remarks: Patchy frost is expected to form as clear skies and light winds coincide with cool temperatures, especially in low lying areas. Temperatures will be warmer along the coast.

It is likely frost will reform early Wednesday morning.

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

9:04 PM ADT Monday 25 September 2023

Some plants may be damaged or even destroyed by frost.

Minimum temperatures: ranging from -2 to +2. 

Locations: most of New Brunswick.

Time span: Monday overnight.

Remarks: Widespread frost is expected to form tonight as clear skies and light winds coincide with very cool temperatures. Temperatures are expected to be warmer along the coast.

It is likely that frost will reform early Wednesday morning.

Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. 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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.