Active AlertsWoodbridge, CT

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipesthey should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Thosethat have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and coverabove-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as31. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27possible.* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex,Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In NewJersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Orange and PutnamCounties.* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. Forthe Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, othersensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoorplumbing.