The weather alert went into effect for the following counties at midnight Friday and lasted through 9 a.m.:
- Athens County
- Champaign County
- Clark County
- Coshocton County
- Crawford County
- Delaware County
- Fairfield County
- Fayette County
- Franklin County
- Guernsey County
- Hardin County
- Hocking County
- Jackson County
- Knox County
- Licking County
- Logan County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Morgan County
- Morrow County
- Muskingum County
- Noble County
- Perry County
- Pickaway County
- Richland County
- Ross County
- Union County
Temperatures fell into the mid-30s to low 40s in the overnight hours into Friday. Temperatures rose quickly thanks to the sun as we reach the 70s by the afternoon. Central Ohioans should cover their plants or bring them inside to protect them from damage.
The Frost Advisory expiresdat 9 a.m. on Friday.
What is a Frost Advisory?
Frost Advisories are issued by the National Weather Service when temperatures, winds and sky cover are favorable for widespread frost to develop. This is most likely when temperatures are less than or equal to 36 degrees.
If a frost is sufficiently severe to end the growing season, it is commonly referred to as a 'killing frost.'
What is a Freeze Watch?
The National Weather Service issues a Freeze Watch when there is a potential for significant, widespread freezing temperatures within the next 24 to 36 hours.
According to the NWS, a Freeze Watch is issued in the fall until the end of the growing season (marked by the occurrence of the first widespread freeze). The typical end of the growing season is mid to late October west of the Blue Ridge and early November east of the Blue Ridge. However, during unusually warm autumns, the growing season may be extended past the normal end of the growing season.
A Freeze Watch is issued in the spring at the start of the growing season (when it is late enough to cause damage to new plants and crops), according to the NWS.
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