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 10 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures with values as low as 9 above zero. Some locations will not climb above freezing until late Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Much of south-central Texas. * WHEN...Through 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tonight into Wednesday morning may feature the coldest temperatures since Feb 2021 for many areas, especially across low- lying valleys.