Full Notification

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Pets should be brought in if possible or a warm place to sleep. If there is a issue with heating check with Emergency Managers for possible shelters to stay in.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... CALCASIEU ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... ACADIA ... LAFAYETTE ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... TYLER ... HARDIN ... ORANGE ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... SOUTHERN NEWTON

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.