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 NOON CST TODAY... ...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Southshore and coastal portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until noon CST today. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. A hard freeze can possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.