SOUTHEAST U.S. | WEATHER | November 14, 2026
Quick Take
- Freeze warnings, freeze watches and frost advisories cover a wide stretch of the South tonight, from Alabama and Georgia to the Carolinas.
- For many places, Sunday morning will be colder than Saturday, with lows in the mid-20s to low 30s.
- Frost may reach close to the Gulf Coast, though beach towns should stay a bit warmer.
What’s coming?
The coldest air of the season has moved across the South behind a cold front. Clear skies and light winds tonight will let temperatures drop quickly after sunset.
The first round of alerts came Friday night. The National Weather Service in Tulsa warned of lows as low as 28 degrees across parts of northwest Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, and freeze warnings also covered parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Most of those alerts ended Saturday morning, but a second, colder night is now setting up farther east.
Where and when?
Most alerts run from about 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
All of central Alabama, including Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, is under a freeze warning again tonight, with lows near 28 degrees. In Georgia, a freeze warning covers all of North and Central Georgia, and the weather service in Peachtree City says some spots could hit 24 degrees.
In North Carolina, the Raleigh office expects lows near 27 degrees in northern communities. Raleigh, Cary and Fayetteville should see a more widespread freeze than they had Saturday morning. Freeze watches cover eastern North Carolina and South Carolina’s Midlands, where lows in the low 30s are expected.
Near the Gulf, frost advisories cover inland parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties and the Florida Panhandle. Washington, Clarke, Monroe and Conecuh counties in Alabama remain under freeze warnings.
Who feels it most?
Gardeners and farmers are the most at risk, since a hard freeze can kill tender plants and the last of the fall crops. Frost can form even when air temperatures stay a few degrees above freezing, especially on calm, clear nights.
Pets left outside, older homes with exposed pipes, and people without reliable heat also face real risks tonight. Along the immediate coast, beach communities should stay warmer, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
What should you do?
Bring pets and potted plants indoors before dark. Cover garden beds with sheets or frost cloth, but not plastic, which can damage leaves.
Wrap or drain outdoor faucets and exposed pipes, or let them drip slowly overnight. Check on older neighbors, and never use a stove, oven or grill to heat your home. Give yourself extra time in the morning to clear frost from your windshield.
What comes next?
Sunday afternoon will be sunny but cool, with highs in the upper 50s to near 60 across much of the region. Another cold night is possible Sunday night in some areas.
On Monday, a low-pressure system moving along the northern Gulf could bring clouds and a stray shower to Alabama, with highs in the 50s. Forecasters see better chances for above-average temperatures around November 20-26.
For parts of northern Georgia and the Carolinas, this freeze effectively ends the growing season. Once that happens, the weather service stops issuing frost and freeze alerts there for the rest of the year.
By the Numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Coldest lows possible | Near 24°F |
| Central Alabama lows | Near 28°F |
| Main alert window | 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday |
| Gulf beach lows | Upper 30s to low 40s |
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