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 2 AM TO 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth
and Dukes Counties. In Rhode Island, Western Kent County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.