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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Warning: 29°F Saturday Nov 14
RICHMOND, VA – Residents across portions of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina are facing an early Saturday freeze, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 29 degrees and potentially damage
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-13T08:57:04.940Z
RICHMOND, VA – Residents across portions of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina are facing an early Saturday freeze, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 29 degrees and potentially damage sensitive plants, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a freeze warning has been issued from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 14 , covering portions of central, east central, south central and southeastern Virginia, along with two counties in northeastern North Carolina.
The warning replaces an earlier freeze watch as forecasters gain confidence that sub freezing temperatures will develop.
Communities included in the affected area are Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Williamsburg, New Kent, Emporia, Franklin and Tappahannock in Virginia.
In North Carolina, the warning includes Northampton and Hertford counties, with communities such as Ahoskie also affected.
Temperatures could fall to 29 degrees , several degrees below freezing, during the early morning hours Saturday.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be vulnerable to damage.
Homeowners, gardeners and agricultural operators should prepare before temperatures begin falling Friday night.
Bringing potted plants indoors, covering vulnerable vegetation and protecting exposed outdoor pipes can help reduce the risk of cold weather damage.
The freeze is expected during the predawn and early morning hours, when temperatures typically reach their lowest levels.
Although the warning is scheduled to expire at 8 a.m. Saturday , residents should remain alert to localized frost and freezing conditions until temperatures rise.
The National Weather Service urges residents throughout the affected areas to take steps now to protect tender plants from the approaching cold.
Updated forecasts and weather alerts are available at weather.gov/akq .