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 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures mainly 20 to 25 degrees across the North Carolina mountains and 27 to 32 degrees elsewhere. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, most of western North Carolina and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing again Wednesday night.