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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 27°F This Weekend Nov 14-15
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Millions of residents across central Alabama are preparing for two consecutive mornings of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially falling to 27 degrees and threaten
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-13T08:56:22.780Z
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Millions of residents across central Alabama are preparing for two consecutive mornings of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially falling to 27 degrees and threatening sensitive plants, crops and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, two freeze warnings have been issued for all of central Alabama , covering midnight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday, Nov. 14, and again from midnight to 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Saturday morning temperatures are expected to fall between 28 and 32 degrees , although some locations may remain slightly above freezing.
Sunday morning could bring even colder conditions, with forecast lows ranging from 27 to 32 degrees across the warning area.
The warnings cover 39 counties, including Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Calhoun, Etowah, Talladega, Lee, Autauga, Elmore, Dallas and surrounding areas.
Major communities affected include Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, Auburn, Opelika, Anniston, Gadsden, Selma, Talladega and Phenix City.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation while potentially damaging unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are encouraged to bring tender plants indoors or cover vulnerable vegetation before temperatures begin dropping Friday night.
Homeowners should also protect exposed plumbing by wrapping or draining pipes or allowing faucets to drip slowly where appropriate.
The weather service specifically recommends draining in ground sprinkler systems and covering above ground pipes to reduce the risk of freezing damage.
Although not every community is expected to fall below freezing Saturday morning, the second round of cold early Sunday could bring more widespread freezing conditions.
Both warnings are scheduled to expire at 8 a.m. on their respective mornings .
Residents should complete necessary cold weather preparations before Friday evening and continue monitoring updated forecasts throughout the weekend.