The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a freeze warning for the Perry area from 1-9 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop to 28 degrees.
The freeze warning is forecast over much of central Iowa, the NWS said.
Frost can kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Growers should take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.