Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 7:59PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 28 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western
Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West
Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For
the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With elevated wind and scattered light
precipitation overnight Sunday night, frost development will be
highly localized to areas that are most sheltered from wind.
Instruction:
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov