‘Killer freeze’ expected across the Kansas City area; high fire danger persists in metro
A “killer freeze” is expected this week as temperatures will tumble overnight bringing the coldest weather so far this fall to the Kansas City metro area, the National Weather Service said.
A freeze warning has been issued for northwest Missouri, including the Kansas City area, between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to fall into the 20s.
Temperatures in the Kansas City area are expected to be around the mid-20s on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Frost and freeze conditions can kill crops and other sensitive plants. It can also possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
“Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold,” the weather service said. “To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
“Those with in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.”
The Kansas City area typically sees its first freezing temperatures of the season around Oct. 27th, according to data from the NOAA Regional Climate Centers.
The week will also get off to a brisk start with temperatures expected to be around 50 degrees on Monday, low 40s on Tuesday and mid 50s on Wednesday. Temperatures typically are in the upper 60s for this time of year in the Kansas City area.
Temperatures will return to near normal by the end of the week.
Because of the ongoing dry weather conditions and winds gusting near 25 mph, the Kansas City area remains at a high fire danger risk on Monday, the weather service said.
This story was originally published October 17, 2022 at 7:57 AM.
