As autumn settles in, the Midwest region is facing a series of frost and freeze warnings that could have significant impacts on crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for various counties in Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas, warning of sub-freezing temperatures and frost formation.
In Nebraska, counties including Greeley, Sherman, Valley, Buffalo, Dawson, Furnas, Gosper, and Phelps are expected to experience temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees, potentially leading to widespread frost. Similarly, portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska are under a Frost Advisory, with temperatures as low as 32 degrees posing a threat to sensitive outdoor vegetation.
The impact of these frost and freeze conditions could be severe, with the potential to kill crops, damage sensitive plants, and harm unprotected outdoor plumbing. Clearing skies and diminishing winds are expected to allow temperatures to rapidly fall, creating ideal conditions for frost and freeze formation late into Sunday morning.
In Texas, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Johnson County and south central Tarrant County, with the possibility of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. This severe weather event could lead to damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, in Missouri, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for west central Webster County and northern Greene County, with 60 mph wind gusts expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Interstate 44 between mile markers 74 and 87 is among the areas likely to be impacted by this severe thunderstorm.
In Arkansas, strong thunderstorms with wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph have been detected, posing a hazard to tree limbs and unsecured objects in locations like Mena, Waldron, Danville, and Mount Ida.
As winter weather approaches, the Absaroka Mountains and Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains in Wyoming are under a Winter Weather Advisory, with snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected above 8000 feet. Slippery road conditions, especially over mountain passes, are anticipated as a result of this snowfall.
It is crucial for residents in these regions to take precautions to protect their crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor property from the potential impacts of frost, freeze, severe thunderstorms, and snowfall. Staying informed about weather updates and heeding the advice of local authorities can help mitigate the risks associated with these weather events.
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References:
– NWS Alerts for Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas:
– [Nebraska Frost Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7f1761a0c13f243b40dc01150c5760c5669e86b8.001.1.cap)
– [Kansas Frost Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7f1761a0c13f243b40dc01150c5760c5669e86b8.002.1.cap)
– [Texas Severe Thunderstorm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7947c981f23af4742b54ad488926eb7e64724822.001.1.cap)
– [Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.efb355949c8208302748376867b205b598702a6d.001.1.cap)
– [Arkansas Special Weather Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.531bf443b367db96d8683da8e4f6fb59cf019244.001.1.cap)
– [Wyoming Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ef67d3be1721706b95da331c88a36b69fb02fea4.001.1.cap)
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