The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory at 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Thursday between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan counties.

The weather service comments, "Areas of frost will be possible tonight into early Thursday morning as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s and winds become lighter."

"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," describes the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

What to do if there is a frost advisory

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