The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC, has issued a Frost Advisory in effect until 9 A.M. EDT. Temperatures are expected to drop into the lower to mid-30s, which may damage or kill sensitive plants if not covered. Urban areas may experience less frost due to slightly higher temperatures, as per the NWS forecast.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook doesn't just stop with a warning to the green-thumbed, an "increased fire danger" alert is also ringing through the air, from 11 A.M. EDT through this evening. The NWS informs us there is a medley of increasingly dry conditions and low relative humidity values between 20 to 30%, creating a tinderbox situation where fires could spread with frightening ease. Local authorities are the go-to for the day's burning permissions, and extreme caution is urged for any necessary burning activities.
This serving of cold, crisp autumn air will be ushered away by a tomorrow of sunny skies, a gentle high of 65 degrees, and soft northeastern winds nuzzling at 3 to 5 mph. Likewise, Saturday night braces for slightly nippy conditions with a low around 42 degrees, and calm winds. Forecast for Sunday, however, hints at partly sunny skies with a high near 65 and a mild northeast breeze in the afternoon. Looking forward, the chance of rain increases gradually as the new week rolls in, beginning with a slight 20% chance after 2 A.M. on Sunday night.
The NWS says another Frost Advisory will likely be needed for Saturday morning, with temperatures expected to drop again into the lower to mid-30s. Frost is expected across the Piedmont, northern Coastal Plain, and northern Sandhills. No spotter activation is requested at this time, but weather updates continue on the NWS platform.
