Freeze Warnings have been issued for parts of Kentucky, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri, with sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight into March 28, 2026. The warnings remain in effect from late March 27 through the morning of March 28, with minimum temperatures forecast between −4°C and −1.5°C (24–29°F). Frost and freeze conditions are likely to damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and exposed outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warnings cover large portions of Kentucky, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri, as forecasters expect sub-freezing temperatures overnight into March 28. The warnings apply from late evening March 27 through mid-morning March 28, depending on location.
Temperatures across the affected region are expected to drop between −4°C and −1.5°C (24–29°F), with the coldest readings likely in parts of Kentucky and southern Indiana. Forecasts indicate freezing conditions will persist for several overnight hours, increasing the likelihood of frost and freeze impacts.
In Kentucky, Freeze Warnings affect central, eastern, and western parts of the state under different NWS office areas. Cities listed in the warning include Lexington and Louisville in central Kentucky, Pikeville in the east, and Owensboro in the west.
The warning period generally begins between 00:00 and 01:00 LT (05:00–06:00 UTC) on March 28 and continues until 09:00–10:00 LT (14:00–15:00 UTC), depending on the location. Forecast minimum temperatures range from −4°C (24°F) in central and northern areas to around −1.5°C (29°F) in western counties.
Southern Indiana is also under a Freeze Warning, including counties such as Orange, Washington, Scott, Dubois, Floyd, Clark, and Perry. The warning remains in effect from 23:00 LT on March 27 (04:00 UTC March 28) until 09:00 LT (14:00 UTC) on March 28, with minimum temperatures near −4°C (24°F).
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