Polk County, IA

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In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Des Moines IA

What

Temperatures as low as 27 will result in frost formation.

Where

Polk, Appanoose, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Warren, Wayne, and Davis Counties.

When

From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Polk
  • Warren
  • Marion
  • Lucas
  • Monroe
  • Wayne
  • Appanoose
  • Davis

Tips to stay safe

A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat. 

From the forecaster

Freezing Temperatures Tonight

Created by the NWS Des Moines WFO

Temperatures will drop near to below freezing over much of central Iowa tonight into early Monday morning. Make sure to protect any sensitive vegetation! A Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning will be in effect for portions of the area where vegetation is more vulnerable.

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