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 IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Eastern Cherry, Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown, Rock and Holt counties, for areas generally along and north of Highway 20. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.