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Missouri Freeze Warning This Morning: Lows Hit 29° Across 16 Counties Nov 7
KANSAS CITY, MO – Residents across 16 counties in central, north central and northeastern Missouri are waking up to dangerously cold conditions for sensitive vegetation Saturday morning, with temperat
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-07T09:15:32.122Z
KANSAS CITY, MO – Residents across 16 counties in central, north central and northeastern Missouri are waking up to dangerously cold conditions for sensitive vegetation Saturday morning, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 29 degrees before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 8 a.m. CST Saturday, November 7 , as subfreezing temperatures threaten crops, outdoor plants and potentially unprotected plumbing.
The warning covers a broad stretch of Missouri, including Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Livingston, Linn, Macon, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Saline, Howard, Pettis and Cooper counties.
Communities affected include Kirksville, Chillicothe, Trenton, Brookfield, Macon, Moberly, Marshall, Sedalia, Boonville, Carrollton, Fayette, Princeton, Milan and surrounding areas.
Temperatures could drop to 29 degrees in some locations , cold enough to damage or kill tender vegetation left outdoors without protection.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing conditions could also threaten remaining crops and potentially damage exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents with gardens, potted plants or other temperature sensitive vegetation should take immediate precautions while the warning remains active.
Bringing vulnerable plants indoors or covering outdoor vegetation may help limit damage from the early morning freeze.
Homeowners should also check exposed outdoor plumbing that may be vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
The warning is scheduled to expire at 8 a.m. Saturday. However, residents should continue checking updated forecasts for any changes to local temperatures or weather alerts.
Those in affected communities are encouraged to monitor National Weather Service updates as the cold morning continues.