Frost advisory issued for eastern Suffolk County

A frost advisory is in effect for northeast and southeast Suffolk County through 9 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect temperatures to drop into the low to mid-30s, with some areas in the Long Island Pine Barrens potentially reaching temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees.

This event marks the first widespread frost of the season for Long Island. While meteorologists suggest it is unlikely to be a killing frost that ends the growing season for most areas, the colder temperatures in the Pine Barrens could result in a killing freeze. Residents are advised to protect sensitive outdoor vegetation and tender plants from the cold.