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At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hackberry, or 9 miles east of Sabine National Wildlife, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Lake, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hackberry, Hacketts Corner, Heberts Marina, Sweet Lake, and Holmwood. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as cold as 27 to 32 degrees expected, along with widespread frost. * WHERE...Greeley, Howard, Merrick, Nance, Sherman, Valley, Polk, Buffalo, Dawson, and Gosper Counties in central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After Saturday morning, frost development

Colder air is forecast to build into the region behind a departing cold front. This will allow for near to below freezing temperatures and isolated instances of frost; especially in the more sheltered valleys. Those with sensitive outdoor or potted plants should consider covering them or bringing them inside.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as cold as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Crawford and southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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

At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crowther, or 10 miles northwest of Choke Canyon, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Crowther, Nell, Whitsett, Esseville, Cross, and Pawnee. This includes Interstate 37 between mile markers 75 and 83.