Full Notification

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as upper 20s expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London, and Southern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN FAIRFIELD ... NORTHERN NEW HAVEN ... NORTHERN MIDDLESEX ... NORTHERN NEW LONDON ... SOUTHERN NEW LONDON ... WESTERN PASSAIC ... ORANGE ... PUTNAM

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.