Northern Erie under a frost advisory Monday – temperatures to drop to 26

On Sunday at 5:09 p.m. a frost advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Northern Erie.

The weather service states to anticipate, "Temperatures as low as 26 degrees will result in frost formation."

"Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," explains the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

Frost advisory - this is what it means

Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less. In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season an