Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. 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.

LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.