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Missouri, Kansas Frost Alert Tonight: Lows Near Freezing
Springfield, MO – A frost advisory has been issued for large portions of Missouri and southeast Kansas tonight, with temperatures expected to fall into the lower 30s by early Saturday morning. Residen
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-06T19:31:44.715Z
Springfield, MO – A frost advisory has been issued for large portions of Missouri and southeast Kansas tonight, with temperatures expected to fall into the lower 30s by early Saturday morning. Residents across the Springfield, Joplin and Branson areas are being urged to protect sensitive outdoor plants before potentially damaging frost develops.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the advisory will be in effect from midnight Friday night until 8 a.m. CST Saturday, Nov. 7, covering 23 counties across the two states.
Springfield, Joplin and Branson Areas Included In Missouri, the advisory covers 20 counties across central, southwestern and west central portions of the state, including Greene, Jasper, Christian, Taney, Newton, Barry, Stone, Webster, Polk and Lawrence counties.
Affected communities include Springfield, Joplin, Branson, Nixa, Ozark, Carthage, Neosho, Monett, Bolivar, Marshfield and Cassville.
In southeast Kansas, the advisory includes Bourbon, Crawford and Cherokee counties, affecting Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Columbus and Baxter Springs.
Temperatures Could Fall Into Lower 30s Forecasters expect overnight temperatures to reach the lower 30s, creating conditions favorable for frost formation across the advisory area.
The National Weather Service warns that frost could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation, with some tender plants potentially killed if left uncovered.
Residents should bring vulnerable potted plants indoors or cover sensitive garden plants before midnight.
Flowers, late season vegetables and other tender outdoor vegetation may be especially susceptible to the cold.
The frost advisory is scheduled to expire at 8 a.m. CST Saturday as the overnight cold threat eases.
Residents throughout southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for any changes to the advisory or expected temperatures.