Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. For the Hard Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.