Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, 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.

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 31 degrees expected. * WHERE...Much of southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be at or below freezing for up to 6 to 8 hours. Scattered to widespread frost will also occur.