UPDATE: Frost advisory issued for the Piedmont region until Tuesday morning

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At 4:13 a.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Raleigh NC issued an updated frost advisory in effect until 8 a.m. The advisory is for Vance, Warren, Halifax, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe, Davidson, Randolph, Chatham, Wake, Johnston, Wilson and Lee counties.

"Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s this morning will be supportive of frost formation," can be expected according to the NWS. "A light freeze will be possible, especially across the counties of Vance, Warren, and Halifax."

"Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or plants if left uncovered," explains the NWS. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

This advisory is in effect until 8 a.m.

What to do if there is a frost advisory

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 and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.

According to the NWS, if a frost advisory is issued for your area, cover up sensitive plants before the sun sets so that it can help retain heat near the plants, or move the plants indoors for the night, if possible.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 2:07 AM.