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North Carolina Freeze Warning: Lows Near 25° Sunday Morning Nov 15
Raleigh, NC – Millions of residents across central North Carolina face a widespread freeze early Sunday, November 15, as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing across the region. An official
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-14T12:38:41.110Z
Raleigh, NC – Millions of residents across central North Carolina face a widespread freeze early Sunday, November 15, as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing across the region. An official Freeze Warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m., with some locations potentially experiencing temperatures as low as 25 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the Freeze Warning covers all of central North Carolina within its forecast area. Forecasters are urging residents to protect sensitive vegetation, winterize outdoor spigots and provide warm shelter for outdoor pets before temperatures drop overnight.
Temperatures Could Fall Into the 20s The latest National Weather Service forecast shows widespread subfreezing temperatures across central North Carolina early Sunday.
Roxboro is forecast to reach approximately 28 degrees, while Henderson could fall to 29 degrees.
Burlington may drop to 29 degrees, with Greensboro near 31 degrees and Winston Salem around 30 degrees.
Farther south, Lexington could reach 27 degrees, while Asheboro and Albemarle are expected to fall to approximately 29 and 28 degrees, respectively.
Raleigh and Surrounding Communities Included The freeze threat also extends across the Raleigh metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Raleigh is forecast to reach approximately 32 degrees, while Durham could fall to 31 degrees.
Smithfield and Goldsboro are also expected to reach approximately 32 degrees, with Wilson near 31 degrees.
Even communities closer to the freezing mark could experience conditions capable of damaging sensitive plants.
Freeze Warning Continues Until 8 AM Sunday The National Weather Service warns that widespread freezing temperatures could damage tender vegetation and create problems for exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents are encouraged to cover or bring sensitive plants indoors, protect outdoor water connections and ensure pets have access to warm shelter.
The warning begins at 1 a.m. Sunday and remains in effect until 8 a.m., when temperatures are expected to begin recovering.
Residents should complete cold weather preparations Saturday evening before freezing conditions develop overnight.