... Freeze warning remains in effect until 8 am CST Sunday...
* timing... through 8 am CST Sunday temperatures will fall below
freezing.
* Temperature... mid to upper twenties.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions can damage any early new growth
of sensitive vegetation left unprotected. During this period of
unusually cold weather... check on elderly neighbors to make sure
they have adequate heat. Outdoor pets should also have adequate
warmth. Area shelters should continue to expect increased demand.
Everyone should take adequate safety precautions with their
heating systems... and make sure to utilize Carbon monoxide
detectors in enclosed spaces. Extra caution should be used with
portable space heaters. Make sure space heaters are not left
unattended and are not used near flammable materials such as
curtains or bed coverings.
