The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory that includes Marion County. The advisory took effect at 2:04 am on October 16 and runs until 9:00 am on October 17.

What: Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.

Where: Portions of central, east central and northeast Missouri, including Marion County and Hannibal.

When: From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What residents should do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

This report is based on information from NWS St. Louis MO (api.weather.gov).