1/15/2024 1:18:00 PM until 1/17/2024 9:00:00 AM

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 CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 13 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 30s on Tuesday; however, sub freezing temperatures are again expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. Therefore, the Hard Freeze Warning will remain in effect through early Wednesday morning.