Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides, Beauregard and Allen Counties. In Texas, Tyler, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper and Southern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN JASPER ... ALLEN ... HARDIN ... BEAUREGARD ... RAPIDES ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... TYLER ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... VERNON

Instructions:

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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.