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.

HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, temperatures in the upper 20s. For the Freeze Warning, temperatures in the lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Parker Valley, Central La Paz County, Aguila Valley, Gila River Valley, Tonopah Desert, Cave Creek/New River, Fountain Hills/East Mesa and West Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MST this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.