Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Temperatures are forecast to bottom out in the 30 to 35 range at most locations on Tuesday morning. Milder ridgetop locations are expected to reach the upper 30s to lower 40s. This will result in frost formation for most locations, except, little or no frost on milder ridgetops. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.