Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a FREEZE WATCH.  Yes that's correct!  Don't forget to unhook outdoor hoses and cover those mums!

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

WHERE...Portions of southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.