Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson — Welcome to spring 2024. This is the earlier spring equinox since 1896.
We are waking up to cold temperatures.
A widespread hard freeze is impacting the region. Temperatures have fallen into the upper teens to upper 20s over most of the region. A bit warmer over the Missouri Bootheel where southwest winds have developed.
Here were some of the 4:30 AM temperatures.
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It will be cool today with gusty winds making it feel colder.
A range of high temperatures today. Winds will gust above 30 mph.
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