Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Temperatures are forecast to bottom out near 32 degrees in most places on Tuesday morning. Milder ridgetop locations are expected to reach the upper 30s to lower 40s. This will result in areas of frost, except little or no frost on ridgetops. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.