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UPDATED: Frost Advisory in effect tonight in Arlington

Frost on plants (file photo)

(Update at 2 p.m.) Another Frost Advisory is in effect for early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Arlington, as well as D.C. and surrounding areas in Northern Virginia, were also under a Frost Advisory Wednesday morning.

Cold temperatures overnight could kill sensitive outdoor plans if precautions are not taken, forecasters say.

More from the NWS:

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Southern Baltimore, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, St. Marys and Calvert Counties. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN…From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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