National Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning Saturday Morning--Storms Likely Sunday

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY April 11-2020

Frosty Leaves (file photo by Jim Young)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the low 30s expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

STORMS LIKELY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

A powerful storm system will bring numerous showers and thunderstorms
to Middle Tennessee on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and
evening. Some storms may be strong to severe, with damaging winds,
large hail, and a few tornadoes possible. In addition, heavy rainfall
with localized flooding may also occur.