Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a FREEZE WARNING for Stoddard County from 3 a.m. - 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

Affected Area

Portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois

Description

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

WHERE...Portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.

WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday.

IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.