Freezing temps expected Thursday night

HOUSTON -- The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Houston area from 9 p.m. Thursday until 8 a.m. Friday.

Our southern counties are only under a Freeze Watch.

Temperatures are expected to drop into the low- to mid-30s overnight, which lower than usual for this time of year.

While no freezing precipitation or icing conditions are expected, the City of Houston is reminding citizens to "Protect the 4 P's: People, Pets, Pipes and Plants."

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-- Protect people by ensuring that the elderly and those who may have other needs have sufficient warmth to get them through cold weather.

-- Be sure to use only those space heaters and appliances that are tested by an approved laboratory. Keeps children and pets away from heaters, and leave at least 3 feet of space between heaters and other objects.

-- During cold weather, pets should be kept indoors.

-- Pipes generally don't freeze until the temperature drops into the 20s, but it is always a good idea to protect outdoor pipes with insulation.

-- Plants that can't be moved indoors should be covered on cold nights with fabric to help keep them somewhat insulated during a freeze.