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* 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...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches above 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches above 10,000 feet. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

* 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.

At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moore, or 8 miles northeast of Pearsall, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Pleasanton, Pearsall, Jourdanton, Poteet, Charlotte, North Pearsall, Moore, Goldfinch, Bigfoot, Leming, Schattel, Iuka, Graytown, Kyote, Coughran, Dobrowolski, Espey, Amphion, McCoy, and Rossville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. * 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.