Springfield, MO – A freeze warning is in effect for Springfield and surrounding regions in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas, with temperatures expected to plunge overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the warning begins at 11 p.m. Sunday and remains active until 9 a.m. Monday. A follow-up freeze watch will take over from 11 p.m. Monday through 9 a.m. Tuesday, signaling continued risks into early next week.
Forecast lows include 27°F in Springfield, 28°F in Ava and Rolla, and 29°F in Joplin and Pittsburg, KS. These temperatures threaten early-season crops and sensitive vegetation across the region. Gardeners and farmers are urged to take precautions.
Any uncovered or unprotected plants could suffer damage or death during these freezing hours. Officials recommend bringing potted plants indoors, covering vulnerable crops, and disconnecting garden hoses.
Historically, late freezes in this region can cause setbacks for agriculture, particularly fruit trees and early vegetable plantings. Residents across Missouri and southeast Kansas should remain alert and monitor local weather updates through Tuesday morning.
