First Widespread Frost of Season Likely Tonight

Forecasters say strong winds are blowing across much of Iowa – and colder nighttime temps could bring many areas or the state the first frost of the season. 

National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Lee says wide sections of northern Iowa especially may dip below freezing soon.

Iowans who have flowering plants outdoors that they’d prefer to keep alive a little longer will need to take action.

A Wind Advisory is posted for the KMCH listening area from 1 pm until 10 pm tonight.

While several patches of northern Iowa have seen isolated nights around freezing recently, Lee says this promises to be the first widespread frost of the season.

story courtesy of Radio Iowa; image courtesy of NWS