NORFOLK, Va. — We’re deep into autumn and winter is right around the corner: we’re getting to that time of the year when we begin to see those cold weather alerts popping up in the forecast. If you’re a gardener, it signals the end of the growing season.
Here’s a quick refresher on what our most common cold weather alerts mean. First up: Frost Advisories. These are issued during the growing season when widespread frost formation is expected as temperatures drop into the middle 30s.
A level-up from Frost Advisories is Freeze Watches and Warnings. These are also issued during the growing season when surface temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing for an extended period of time…