Expected

Hard freezes have occurred, ending the growing season. Temperatures continue to increase through the next few hours. Therefore, the Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * 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 low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and Union County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * 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...Snow, blowing snow, and pockets of freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch with a light glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Freezing drizzle could lead to icy surface conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

* WHAT...Near the Lake Michigan shore northerly winds 20 to 30 mph with a few gusts to 45 mph are expected. * WHERE...Porter County along the Lake Michigan shore. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures are expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...From 5 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...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 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 as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...La Salle and Kendall Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 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...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Arkansas, higher terrain areas of Madison, Northern Crawford, and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and Southern Le Flore Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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.

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Deep Red Creek near Randlett affecting Cotton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Deep Red Creek near Randlett. * WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Shallow flooding occurs over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.