Dangerous Frost Advisory Issued for 3 Counties in Florida as Temperatures Drop Sharply

A Frost Advisory is in effect for 3 counties in the Florida Panhandle as temperatures fall to 34 to 37 degrees.

The advisory runs from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday, according to NWS Mobile.

NWS Mobile/Pensacola forecast round-up graphic with a low temperature map for the Alabama and Florida Panhandle region, with lows in the 30s Friday and Saturday nights
NWS Mobile/Pensacola’s forecast round-up from Nov. 12 shows lows falling into the 30s Friday and Saturday nights. Credit: NWS Mobile/Pensacola

Florida counties under the advisory

The advisory covers the inland parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties in northwest Florida.

It also covers parts of south central and southwest Alabama and southeast Mississippi.

Cities in the advisory include Crestview, Milton, Jay and Century in Florida.

Source: NWS Mobile on X

What frost can do

Temperatures as low as 34 to 37 will result in frost formation.

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

A chilly weekend

A reinforcing cold front is moving through tonight, bringing a chilly weekend. NWS Mobile says temperatures will fall into the 30s area-wide Friday and Saturday nights.

Highs reach only the mid to upper 50s inland and low to mid 60s along the coast. Saturday is expected to be the coolest day.

Source: NWS Mobile on X

The weekend should stay dry, with a small chance of rain on Monday.

What to do

Cover or bring in tender plants tonight. Dress warmly if heading out early Saturday.

Get the latest at weather.gov/mob.

 

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