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Florida-Georgia Weather Alert: Tallahassee, FL 32° to 74° Nov 15–20
Tallahassee, FL – Frost covered lawns, icy cold car windows and temperatures near freezing have brought an unusually brisk November morning to Florida's capital. But the chill will not last. A dramati
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-15T10:01:00.244Z
Tallahassee, FL – Frost covered lawns, icy cold car windows and temperatures near freezing have brought an unusually brisk November morning to Florida's capital. But the chill will not last. A dramatic temperature turnaround is approaching, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the mid 70s by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Frost Advisory remained in effect until 9 a.m. EST Sunday, November 15, across portions of North Florida, South Georgia and southeastern Alabama.
Temperatures at Tallahassee International Airport reached 32 degrees early Sunday, marking a sharp contrast with the warmer weather expected later this week.
Frost Advisory Brings Early November Cold The advisory warned that temperatures as low as 33 degrees could produce frost across affected communities.
Sensitive vegetation, outdoor plants and unprotected gardens faced the greatest risk.
The advisory included Tallahassee, portions of Leon County and surrounding Big Bend communities.
Residents were encouraged to protect tender plants from the cold.
Despite the freezing start, sunshine should push Tallahassee toward 64 degrees Sunday afternoon.
North northeast winds around 5 mph will accompany the improving conditions.
Monday Brings Clouds Before Temperatures Climb Monday, November 16, features mostly cloudy skies and highs near 61 degrees.
Northeast winds around 10 mph will keep the afternoon feeling somewhat cooler.
Monday night brings temperatures near 48 degrees, with northeast winds gusting as high as 20 mph.
That marks a significant improvement from Sunday's freezing conditions.
By Tuesday, November 17, mostly sunny skies return as temperatures climb toward 69 degrees.
Northeast winds of 10–15 mph could make conditions feel breezy, particularly across exposed areas.
Wednesday Brings a 42 Degree Temperature Turnaround The biggest change arrives Wednesday, November 18.
Tallahassee is expected to reach approximately 74 degrees under sunny skies.
That's 42 degrees warmer than Sunday's observed 32 degree reading.
Wednesday night remains mostly clear, with temperatures falling toward 52 degrees.
By Thursday, November 19, sunshine continues as highs reach approximately 76 degrees.
The warmer pattern extends into Friday, offering another afternoon near 76 degrees.
No snow, tornado threat or significant rainfall is indicated in the supplied Tallahassee outlook.
Tallahassee's Five Day Weather Outlook Monday, November 16: Mostly cloudy, high 61°F. Mostly cloudy Monday night, low 48°F. Tuesday, November 17: Mostly sunny, high 69°F. Mostly clear Tuesday night, low 49°F. Wednesday, November 18: Sunny, high 74°F. Mostly clear Wednesday night, low 52°F. Thursday, November 19: Sunny, high 76°F. Partly cloudy Thursday night, low 54°F. Friday, November 20: Mostly sunny, high 76°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, low 53°F. Looking Ahead: November 21 and Beyond Saturday, November 21, continues the mild pattern, with sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees.
Specific six to 10 day temperature and precipitation probabilities were not included in the supplied outlook.
For now, the major weather story is the transition from a frost producing morning to several afternoons in the 70s.
How cold did it get in your neighborhood? Did you wake up to frost in Tallahassee, Quincy, Crawfordville or Thomasville? Share your observations!