Weather Alerts for Multnomah CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 FROST ADVISORY |
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| MULTNOMAH COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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| Effective: Thu, 4/2 12:46pm | Updated: Fri, 4/3 1:50am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 4/3 1:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Willapa Hills, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas that remain shaded through the morning will see frost linger the longest. Information: Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. |
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