Full Notification

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect.

* TEMPERATURE...This morning, Lows in the mid 20s. Tonight, lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s with frost.

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... the elderly, and tender vegetation.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALACHUA ... BAKER ... BRADFORD ... CLAY ... COLUMBIA ... GILCHRIST ... HAMILTON ... INLAND DUVAL ... INLAND NASSAU ... SUWANNEE ... UNION

Instructions:

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less are expected for at least 2 hours. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, pipes should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in- ground sprinkler systems should drain their systems, or cover any above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Pets are also vulnerable to the extreme cold. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure outdoor pets have warm dry shelter, and provide sufficient food and fresh unfrozen water. A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less are expected for at least 2 hours. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or expected for at least 2 hours. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.