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Tennessee Weather Alert: Coldest Air of Season Hits Mid-South Through Sunday Nov 15
MEMPHIS, TN – The coldest air of the season so far is settling across the Mid South on Friday, Nov. 13, bringing temperatures into the 20s and 30s and raising concerns about freezing conditions throug
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-13T09:09:11.641Z
MEMPHIS, TN – The coldest air of the season so far is settling across the Mid South on Friday, Nov. 13, bringing temperatures into the 20s and 30s and raising concerns about freezing conditions through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a series of cold fronts has pushed significantly colder air into the region, with morning temperatures expected to remain near or below freezing in many communities through Sunday, Nov. 15.
Temperatures could fall into the middle and upper 20s across portions of western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and northeastern Arkansas , creating potentially damaging conditions for sensitive plants.
The weather service indicates that portions of western Tennessee face a 40% to 50% chance of temperatures falling below 32 degrees Friday morning.
Forecast temperatures for the weekend include lows near 26 degrees in Jackson, Tennessee , and around 28 degrees in communities such as Corinth and Tupelo, Mississippi.
Memphis is forecast to experience overnight lows near 32 degrees, while nearby communities could see colder readings.
The National Weather Service reports a medium to high probability, exceeding 60% in some locations, of temperatures dropping into the upper 20s Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The extended cold could threaten tender plants and other temperature sensitive vegetation , especially where freezing conditions persist for several hours.
Residents are encouraged to bring vulnerable potted plants indoors or cover outdoor vegetation before temperatures fall overnight.
The cold pattern is expected to continue into early next week, with overnight lows struggling to climb out of the 30s across much of the region.
Temperatures should gradually moderate during the latter half of next week.
Although the coldest mornings are expected through Sunday, residents should continue monitoring local forecasts for additional freezing conditions.
Updated temperature forecasts and weather information are available through the National Weather Service Memphis office at weather.gov/memphis .