Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Early morning temperatures as cold as around 35 degrees could support frost development. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska, including the Tri Cities. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For much of the Advisory area, the threat for frost this morning will likely be somewhat patchy in nature, and mainly favor sheltered and low-lying areas. The overall-most favored counties for perhaps more widespread frost include Dawson, Sherman, Buffalo, Gosper, Phelps and Kearney.