Monroe County is under a freeze warning . What is a freeze warning or frost advisory?

Do these warnings mean your plants are done for?

What is a frost advisory and freeze warning?

A frost advisory is issued during the growing season to indicate the development of widespread frost in the coverage area, per the Weather Service. Frost can occur when temperatures drop into the mid 30s but is more widespread when the temperature drops below 32 degrees, the freezing point of water.

A freeze warning is issued during the growing season when temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing over a large area, regardless of frost formation. A hard freeze is possible with temperatures less than or equal to 28 degrees.

The growing season is defined as the period between the average date of

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