TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Frost Advisory until 08:00AM Thursday

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* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 35 degrees, locally as low as 32 degrees, will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, and Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN…For the first Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. For the second Frost Advisory, from midnight Wednesday Night to 8 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS … NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE … UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY … SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS

Instructions:

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Alert Details

Event: Frost Advisory
Severity: Minor – Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category: Meteorological (inc. flood)