SHREVEPORT, La. – The first significant freeze of the fall season is expected to blanket much of the ArkLaTex late Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing the coldest air of the season so far and a risk to sensitive vegetation, outdoor plumbing, and unprotected pets.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, temperatures are forecast to dip into the upper 20s to low 30s across northern Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and east Texas. Areas around Texarkana, Minden, Natchitoches, and Lufkin could see several hours below freezing early Monday. Forecasters say the probability of subfreezing lows is 70–90% across the northern tier, with slightly lower chances farther south.
“Widespread freezing temperatures are expected by daybreak Monday,” meteorologists said. “This will mark the first significant freeze event for much of the region this season.” The cold push follows a dry, breezy weekend front that will usher in much cooler, drier air by Sunday afternoon.
Residents are urged to cover outdoor plants, wrap exposed pipes, and bring pets indoors Sunday evening. Farmers and gardeners across the Red River Valley should take precautions to protect tender crops from frost and freeze damage.
Daytime highs will rebound into the 50s and 60s by midweek, but clear skies and calm winds will allow another chilly night or two early next week.
