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Protect those plants: a Frost Advisory has been issued for Arlington

Frost on plants (staff photo)

Your tender plants might need some tender loving care today to make it through the night.

A Frost Advisory has been issued for Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area, for near-freezing temperatures expected early Tuesday morning.

More, below, from the National Weather Service.

1045 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY…

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

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, northern and southern Maryland, The District of Columbia, central, northern, and northwest Virginia and the Panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.