Frost advisory in effect for Windsor-Essex
Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for the Ottawa Valley. (Credit: photos_by_ginny/Pexels)
Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for Windsor and Essex County.
Frost is expected early Thursday morning as temperatures fall to near O Celsius.
The forecaster said to cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
The public can continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada online. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca.
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