2 active watches, warnings and advisories in Pennsylvania, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.
Frost Advisory 1
Frost Advisory
Minor · Expected
Until 9:00 AM Tue·Issued 9:34 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Pittsburgh PA
Frost Advisory issued October 19 at 9:34PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Details
What: Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
Where: In Pennsylvania, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Marion, Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Wetzel, and Marshall Counties.
When: From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
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: Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston
Air Quality Alert 1
Air Quality Alert
Unknown · Unknown
Until 4:00 PM Tue·Issued 4:30 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Pittsburgh PA
Air Quality Alert issued October 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Details
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Tuesday, for the Mon Valley area.
A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/
Areas: Allegheny
Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.
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