According to the National Weather Service, precautions should be taken to protect “pets, plants and pipes” as well as people when a freeze warning is issued in the area. Freeze warning are issued by the National Weather Service Austin when weather is expected to bring sub-freezing temperatures to the area. Much of Central Texas and the Austin area is anticipating its first freeze of the season tonight, with a freeze warning in effect from 8 p.m. Monday until Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Overnight low temperatures are expected to dip to about 32 degrees. Here is what residents should know about taking precautions during a freeze: