Weather in Saint Francis

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Sub-freezing temperatures may kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. To prevent water pipes from freezing, insulate or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON... .Today, winds from the northwest gusting around 25-35 are expected in the late morning and early afternoon across the region. Areas in the Warning will see 25-30 MPH gusts continue until around sunset as RH values drop into the low teens. Areas outside of the Warning will see winds weaken to around 15-20 MPH in the afternoon, when RH value...

Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to a warm early spring, green-up is occurring 2 to 4 wee...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Sub-freezing temperatures may kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. To prevent water pipes from freezing, insulate or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. * WHERE...Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to a warm early spring, green-up is occurring 2 to 4 weeks earlier than climatological normal...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.