Weather service warns of freezing temps Friday night

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a freeze watch for our area Friday night into Saturday morning.

Temperatures as low as 29 are possible. Frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The weather service recommends taking steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes you should wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. If you have in-ground sprinkler systems, you should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.