National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning residents in Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama of plunging temperatures overnight on Thursday.
Why It Matters
When freezing weather occurs after an area’s average frost date, it can cause damage to or even kill plants, fruit trees and other vegetation. Freezing temperatures also put pipes at risk.
The cold temperatures follow strong winds that blew through the area earlier this week. The storm systems moving across the nation have brought in an area of high pressure over the Gulf States. Calm winds, clear skies, and dry air create an ideal environment for colder temperatures.
What To Know
On Thursday morning, several NWS offices across the region issued a freeze warning or a frost advisory. Subfreezing temperatures will hit the northern half of each state during the overnight hours on Thursday and into Friday morning.
Northcentral, northwest and west central Georgia are expected to experience temperatures as low as 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Central, east central, north central, and northeast Mississippi will experience slightly warmer temperatures, with temperatures expected to dip to 31 degrees. All counties in northern Alabama are expecting temperatures between 27 and 31 degrees…