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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 26°F This Weekend Nov 14-15
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Residents across northern Alabama are being urged to prepare for two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially dropping to 26 degrees and threate
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-13T08:53:33.185Z
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Residents across northern Alabama are being urged to prepare for two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially dropping to 26 degrees and threatening sensitive plants, crops and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, two freeze warnings have been issued , covering the overnight periods from midnight Friday night until 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and again from midnight Saturday night until 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
The warnings include 11 counties across north central, northeast and northwest Alabama: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman.
Communities affected include Huntsville, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Athens, Decatur, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Guntersville, Albertville, Arab, Cullman, Russellville and surrounding areas.
Temperatures could fall as low as 26 degrees , well below the freezing mark of 32 degrees, creating conditions capable of damaging or killing tender vegetation.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing conditions could harm crops and other sensitive plants. Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be vulnerable to damage during the coldest hours.
Homeowners and gardeners should take precautions before temperatures begin falling Friday night.
Bringing potted plants indoors, covering vulnerable outdoor vegetation and protecting exposed plumbing can help reduce potential damage.
The first freeze warning begins at midnight Saturday and expires at 8 a.m., followed by a second warning covering the same overnight hours early Sunday.
Residents should remain alert to updated forecasts, particularly in rural and low lying areas where temperatures may vary.
With freezing conditions expected on consecutive mornings, northern Alabama residents should complete cold weather preparations before Friday evening rather than waiting until temperatures reach freezing.