Freeze Alert: Temperatures Plummet to 27°F in Missouri and Kansas Tonight

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Kansas City, MO – A freeze warning has been issued for parts of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. The warning, in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday, is expected to bring sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27°F.

According to the National Weather Service, frost and freeze conditions could potentially harm crops, sensitive vegetation, and even cause damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing. Areas including Springfield, Joplin, and Branson will experience the most significant impacts.

Residents are urged to take precautions, such as covering plants or bringing them indoors, and protecting outdoor plumbing.

Farmers and gardeners in affected areas should prepare for potential damage, especially to tender plants, and consider using frost cloths or other covers to safeguard crops.

The freeze warning is part of an ongoing cold front sweeping across the region, which has caused temperatures to dip significantly. Stay informed and prepared as these conditions persist overnight.