SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The National Weather Service says a Freeze Warning will be in effect starting at midnight tonight and running until 8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our listening area: Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Saline, Perry, Wayne, White and Williamson.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 are expected.

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.