Expected

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas and Otero Mesa. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Colorado. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT 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...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of South Central Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ 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 water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the 20s in western Kansas and lower 30s in south central Kansas. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ 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 in the upper 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Kingman County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 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 in the upper 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell, Saline, and Reno Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 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...Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Wilson County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.