DES MOINES – Freeze warnings and frost advisories are in effect for our area this morning.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the freeze warning for portions of central Iowa, and the frost advisory for portions of south central and southeast Iowa. Those are in effect until 9am. The freeze warning affects Marion, Jasper, Poweshiek, Keokuk, Iowa, and Washington Counties, while the frost advisory is in effect for Mahaska, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Davis, and Appanoose counties.

Low temperatures of 26-32 degrees are expected along with widespread frost this morning. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops or other sensitive vegetation. They could also potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.