Full Notification

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Bourbon, Crawford and Cherokee Counties. In Missouri, Benton, Vernon, St. Clair, Barton and Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hard Freeze conditions may be patchy rather than widespread if low-level clouds don't break before sunrise on Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAWFORD ... ST. CLAIR ... CHEROKEE ... BOURBON ... VERNON ... BENTON ... JASPER ... BARTON

Instructions:

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.