Full Notification

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as the lower to mid 20s expected with durations as long as 10 to 12 hours in colder locations.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from late Tuesday night to noon PST Wednesday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... MOTHERLODE ... SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. 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.