Huntsville, AL — A spring freeze warning threatens crops, gardens, and pipes across northern Alabama as temperatures drop near freezing through Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, a Freeze Warning remains in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday, impacting Madison, Jackson, Limestone, Morgan, and surrounding counties. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 29°F, especially in rural valleys and low-lying areas.
Residents near Route 72 and surrounding rural roads should take immediate precautions. Experts advise protecting outdoor plumbing, covering tender plants, and avoiding unprotected outdoor water lines. Frost and freeze risks could cause serious damage to sensitive vegetation during this critical spring growth window.
Simultaneously, a Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River near Woodville, affecting parts of Madison, Jackson, and Marshall counties. At 8 p.m. Monday, the river reached 17.6 feet, with forecasts projecting a crest of 18.0 feet Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Low-lying roads like Alabama Route 65 and County Road 20 remain submerged.
Five-Day Huntsville Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday Night: Clear skies, low near 33°F, with frost developing.
- Wednesday: Areas of frost early, then sunny with a high near 68°F.
- Thursday: Showers likely after 2 p.m., high around 72°F.
- Thursday Night: Chance of thunderstorms between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- Friday through Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s, lows in the 40s.
Stay updated with local forecasts and take precautions as northern Alabama transitions through this volatile spring weather stretch.
