The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Scotland County. The advisory takes effect at 7:24 am on October 17 and remains in place until 2:00 pm on October 17.
Communities in the affected area: Memphis, Gorin, Rutledge and Arbela.
What: Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
Where: Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
When: Until 9 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts: Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
What residents should do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
This report is based on information from NWS Quad Cities IA IL.
