…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Record to near record low temperatures from 29 to 32
degrees are expected. A very light wind will also result in
widespread frost.
* WHERE…Central, east central, southeast and west central
Illinois.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions may kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be drained or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground
sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes
to protect them from freezing.
