Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected with gusts to 40 mph possible.

* WHERE...Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche and Upper Terrebonne Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing conditions expected inland...however temperatures are expected to remain 32 to 35 near the coast.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASSUMPTION ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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.