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1 active alert for Licking County, Ohio right now: a Frost Advisory.
13 in the last 30 days 57 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Get alerts on your phone →
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Area: Licking; Fairfield; Hocking
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Fairfield, Hocking, and Licking Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
What it means: Frost is expected on the ground. Cover sensitive plants overnight.
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Last 30 days
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Advisory | Oct 21, 2:08 PM | 10:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 21, 7:52 AM | Oct 21, 9:30 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 21, 5:47 AM | Oct 21, 8:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 4:05 PM | Oct 20, 4:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 2:04 PM | Oct 20, 4:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 19, 2:40 AM | Oct 19, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 18, 1:22 PM | Oct 19, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 18, 2:57 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 9:02 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 2:54 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 12:18 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Freeze Watch | Oct 16, 1:30 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
Pattern
Every alert that named Licking County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Frost is expected on the ground. Cover sensitive plants overnight.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent. Protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing.
Sub-freezing temperatures are possible. Be ready to protect plants and pipes.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.
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