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 NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 10 degrees expected in northern locations along the Highway 82 corridor, and as low as near 15 to 20 degrees for the remainder of the area. High temperatures will struggle to reach or rise above freezing Saturday. * WHERE...Far southeast Arkansas, far northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Very cold conditions may result in damage to exposed pipes, and water main breaks are possible.