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Gulf States Weather Alert: Freeze Warnings Spread Across South This Weekend Nov 14-15
BIRMINGHAM, AL – A widespread November cold snap is threatening parts of the Gulf States this weekend, with freeze warnings across Alabama and Mississippi and additional freeze watches extending into
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-13T09:17:52.671Z
BIRMINGHAM, AL – A widespread November cold snap is threatening parts of the Gulf States this weekend, with freeze warnings across Alabama and Mississippi and additional freeze watches extending into southern Georgia as temperatures plunge into the 20s.
According to the National Weather Service, back to back freeze warnings are in effect for much of northern and central Alabama and portions of Mississippi , beginning at midnight Friday night and continuing through 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with another round scheduled for early Sunday, Nov. 15.
Northern Alabama could see temperatures as low as 26 degrees , while central Alabama faces lows of 28 to 32 degrees Saturday morning and 27 to 32 degrees Sunday morning.
In Mississippi, the National Weather Service in Jackson forecasts temperatures as low as 28 degrees both mornings , affecting communities including Jackson, Meridian, Starkville, Columbus, Greenville and Greenwood.
Farther south, a freeze watch covers portions of southwestern Alabama and Wayne County, Mississippi, from late Friday night through Saturday morning, with temperatures potentially falling between 29 and 32 degrees.
The cold threat also extends into Georgia, where freeze warnings cover northern and western areas Saturday morning.
Additional freeze watches include central and portions of southern Georgia for late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with temperatures as low as 29 degrees possible in some areas.
The National Weather Service warns that freezing conditions could kill sensitive crops and vegetation while potentially damaging unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should bring tender plants indoors, cover vulnerable vegetation and protect exposed water pipes before temperatures fall.
Homeowners may also need to drain vulnerable sprinkler systems and outdoor water lines.
Although freezing temperatures are expected across numerous inland communities, the supplied alerts do not establish widespread freezing conditions along the immediate Gulf Coast.
Residents should check their specific county's forecast as temperatures and warning coverage vary significantly across the region.
Updated alerts are available at weather.gov .