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Southern States Freeze Warning: Carolinas-Oklahoma See Lows Near 24° November 14-15
Atlanta, GA – A widespread cold weather event is bringing freeze warnings to at least nine Southern states this weekend, with temperatures potentially dropping as low as 24 degrees in parts of Georgia
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-13T18:14:58.559Z
Atlanta, GA – A widespread cold weather event is bringing freeze warnings to at least nine Southern states this weekend, with temperatures potentially dropping as low as 24 degrees in parts of Georgia by Sunday morning, November 15, 2026. Millions of residents across the region face the possibility of frost, freezing temperatures and damage to sensitive vegetation.
According to multiple National Weather Service offices, freeze warnings are in effect across portions of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina's neighboring regions, with the most significant cold expected Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Georgia Could See Temperatures Near 24 Degrees North and west Georgia face two consecutive freezing mornings.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City expects lows near 29 degrees Saturday, November 14, followed by temperatures potentially reaching 24 degrees Sunday, November 15.
Communities including Rome, Dalton, Marietta, Carrollton, Woodstock and surrounding areas are included in the warnings.
Atlanta, Athens, Gainesville, Macon and Columbus face frost concerns Saturday morning, followed by a Freeze Warning Sunday with temperatures potentially reaching 29 degrees.
Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas Face Widespread Freezes Across northern Alabama, including Huntsville, Florence and Decatur, temperatures could fall to 26 degrees during the weekend.
Central Alabama communities, including Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, are under Freeze Warnings for both Saturday and Sunday mornings, with lows near 28 degrees.
In Mississippi, Jackson, Meridian, Greenville, Starkville and surrounding communities face freezing temperatures potentially reaching 28 degrees both mornings.
Arkansas could experience some of the region's coldest Saturday conditions.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock forecasts temperatures as low as 26 degrees across portions of the state, including areas around Little Rock, Hot Springs, Conway and Pine Bluff.
Oklahoma, Louisiana and the Carolinas Also Affected Freeze Warnings cover portions of eastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Muskogee and surrounding communities, where temperatures could fall to 28 degrees early Saturday.
In northern Louisiana, communities around Farmerville and Bernice face temperatures near freezing, while additional warnings cover portions of northeastern Louisiana.
Across North Carolina, the Raleigh forecast office expects temperatures near 30 degrees Saturday in northern communities, followed by lows near 27 degrees Sunday.
Raleigh, Cary, Fayetteville and surrounding areas face frost Saturday morning and a more widespread freeze Sunday.
Parts of southern and central Virginia, including Richmond, Petersburg and Hopewell, are under a Freeze Warning from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures potentially reaching 29 degrees.
What Residents Should Do Before the Freeze The National Weather Service warns that temperatures below freezing could kill crops, damage gardens and threaten unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should bring sensitive plants indoors, cover exposed vegetation and protect vulnerable water pipes.
In areas expecting temperatures in the middle 20s, homeowners should consider draining outdoor irrigation systems and protecting exposed faucets.
Pets should have access to warm shelter, particularly overnight.
Most Saturday Freeze Warnings begin around midnight or during the early morning hours and expire between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., depending on location and time zone.
A second round of warnings remains in effect for many communities early Sunday.
The greatest concern is the potential for consecutive freezing mornings, especially across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and North Carolina, where sensitive vegetation could experience repeated cold exposure.
Residents should monitor their local National Weather Service office for updated temperatures and warning boundaries throughout the weekend.