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Jackson, TN Freeze Alert: Lows Near 25° Saturday Morning
Memphis, TN – Residents across West Tennessee and northern Mississippi are preparing for a dramatic temperature drop this week, with some communities expected to experience their first hard freeze of
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-10T22:17:53.492Z
Memphis, TN – Residents across West Tennessee and northern Mississippi are preparing for a dramatic temperature drop this week, with some communities expected to experience their first hard freeze of the season Saturday morning as temperatures plunge into the middle 20s.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a strong cold front will move through the Mid South late Wednesday afternoon, November 11, bringing significantly colder air into the region by Thursday.
The approaching system will end a stretch of unusually mild November weather, with Wednesday afternoon highs expected to reach 74 degrees in Memphis, 72 degrees in Jackson and 73 degrees in Tupelo, Mississippi.
By Thursday, November 12, temperatures will fall sharply, with highs dropping to 60 degrees in Memphis and 58 degrees in Jackson.
The colder pattern intensifies Friday, November 13, when daytime highs are forecast to reach only 51 degrees in Memphis and 50 degrees in Jackson.
The most significant concern arrives early Saturday, November 14, when the National Weather Service expects a hard freeze across portions of West Tennessee and northern Mississippi.
Jackson and Bolivar, Tennessee, are forecast to drop to 25 degrees, while Paris could reach 26 degrees.
Other communities, including Dyersburg, Covington and Union City, could see overnight lows near 27 degrees.
In northern Mississippi, Tupelo and Corinth are also forecast to reach 27 degrees Saturday morning.
Memphis itself is expected to remain slightly warmer, with a forecast low near 31 degrees, still cold enough for freezing conditions.
Temperatures below 28 degrees can damage sensitive vegetation and exposed outdoor plumbing, particularly where freezing conditions persist for several hours.
Residents should consider protecting vulnerable plants, checking outdoor water connections and preparing for colder overnight conditions.
Below normal temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend.