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Carolinas-Florida Freeze Alert Nov. 15: Temperatures Drop Into the 20s in Southeast
Atlanta, GA – A widespread outbreak of freezing temperatures and frost is affecting much of the southeastern United States early Sunday, Nov. 15, with National Weather Service alerts stretching from N
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-15T09:45:14.358Z
Atlanta, GA – A widespread outbreak of freezing temperatures and frost is affecting much of the southeastern United States early Sunday, Nov. 15, with National Weather Service alerts stretching from North Carolina and Virginia through Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, while frost threatens portions of northern Florida.
According to multiple National Weather Service offices, freeze warnings remain in effect across portions of at least six states Sunday morning, with temperatures expected to fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s before conditions improve after sunrise.
Freeze Warnings Cover Much of the Southeast Georgia faces some of the coldest conditions, with temperatures potentially dropping to 27 degrees across portions of northern and central Georgia, including the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Northern Alabama could also reach 27 degrees, while central Alabama and central Mississippi face lows near 28 degrees.
In North Carolina, freeze warnings cover areas including Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville and Wilmington's inland surroundings, with temperatures as low as 28 to 30 degrees.
South Carolina communities including Columbia, Florence, Summerville and portions of the Lowcountry also face freezing conditions.
Parts of southeastern Virginia, including Suffolk, are under a freeze warning.
Frost Extends South Into Florida Farther south, frost advisories cover portions of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, including Tallahassee, along with inland areas of northeast Florida.
Temperatures around 33 to 37 degrees could allow frost to develop, particularly away from warmer coastal waters.
Coastal communities in the Carolinas and Georgia also face frost advisories.
When Will Warnings Expire? Most freeze warnings and frost advisories are scheduled to expire between 8 and 9 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov. 15.
The National Weather Service warns that freezing conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should protect tender plants, bring vulnerable outdoor items inside and take precautions with exposed pipes.
For updated local alerts, visit weather.gov .