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 FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.