The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for most Iowa, effective Saturday (Oct. 8th) from 1-am until 9-a.m.

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Freeze Warning for Counties in purple; Frost Advisory for Counties in light blue.

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.