Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
572 NOUS42 KRAH 141634 PNSRAH NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-151645- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1234 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...2025 GROWING SEASON WILL BEGIN SUNDAY MARCH 23 ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA... Weeks of of mild and warm conditions has spurred budding and blooming season across central North Carolina. After collaboration with our surrounding NWS offices, NWS Raleigh will begin the Spring Frost/Freeze Program on Sunday, March 23, 2025 for all 31 counties in Central NC. NWS Raleigh will issue frost/freeze watches, warnings, and advisories based on the following guidelines. Freeze Watch: If a freeze event (32 degrees or less) is expected 24 to 48 hours in the future. Freeze Warning: When minimum temperatures are forecast to be 32 degrees or less. Frost Advisory: When we are expecting temperatures in the 33 to 36 degree range with good radiation cooling. For more information about cold weather hazards and safety, please visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold $$