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The New Orleans area needs to prepare for pipe-bursting cold temperatures on Christmas weekend. Pipe Heater
Friday and Saturday are WDSU Weather Alert Days for pipe-bursting cold in the mornings. It's time to start thinking about how you're going to protect pipes, plants, pets and people.
Frigid Arctic air will dive south and arrive in Southeast Louisiana overnight Thursday night.
Around midnight Friday morning, it will be in the 50s. Within six hours, temperatures could fall nearly 30 degrees and will be in the 20s by morning.
One of the most important steps to winterize your home is protecting your pipes.
The Red Cross provided the following steps to help protect your pipes ahead of the freezing temperatures:
Before the onset of cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by following these recommendations:
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