You may want to cover your outdoor plants this evening.

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Frost Advisory for Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which includes Bristol and Newport. With temperatures expected to fall into the mid 30’s in our area, the advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening until 9 a.m. on Thursday morning.

Due to the forecast of widespread frost, the National Weather Service warns that sensitive vegetation and outdoor plants may be killed if left or uncovered

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