The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a FREEZE WARNING for  Stoddard County, MO for Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Affected Area

Portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois

Description

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 30-32 degrees expected.

WHERE...Portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.

WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.