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Jacksonville Issues Frost Advisory and Warns Residents to Protect Sensitive Vegetation as Temperatures Drop

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Published on December 04, 2024
Jacksonville Issues Frost Advisory and Warns Residents to Protect Sensitive Vegetation as Temperatures DropSource: Unsplash/ Kristina Sammer

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL, has issued a frost advisory from 10 PM tonight until 9 AM Wednesday, warning of temperatures as low as 32 degrees. Frost may form, potentially damaging sensitive outdoor vegetation in areas like Coastal Duval, Coastal Nassau, and Eastern Clay.

According to the National Weather Service, residents are advised to protect their plants from the cold by covering them or moving them to sheltered areas. The frost advisory covers areas including Inland Flagler, Eastern Marion, South Central Duval, and Trout River. Uncovered sensitive plants could be damaged or killed, despite calm winds shifting southwest at 6 mph after midnight.

The National Weather Service forecast shows fluctuating temperatures ahead. After the frost advisory, sunny skies and a high of 61 degrees are expected today, with temperatures reaching around 70 degrees by Thursday. Winds could gust up to 17 mph.

On Friday, expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 56 degrees, and temperatures will drop to around 39 degrees at night.

North winds will pick up heading into the weekend, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, affecting areas like Eastern Putnam and Inland St. Johns. Indoor and outdoor plants are at risk as temperatures rise to 76 by Monday, with mostly cloudy skies and a 20 percent chance of showers.