Full Notification

* WHAT...Near to sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected with a few isolated locations as low as 28.

* WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, South Central Pinal County and Southeast Pinal County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Friday, then again from 3 AM to 9 AM MST Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION INCLUDING SELLS ... TUCSON METRO AREA INCLUDING TUCSON/GREEN VALLEY/MARANA/VAIL ... SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING ELOY/PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK ... SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING KEARNY/MAMMOTH/ORACLE

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.