HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Weather Authority is tracking colder air moving in by the end of the week!
A Weather Authority Impact Day has been issued for overnight Friday into Saturday as we’re expecting our first widespread freeze of the season. With a hard freeze expected, the National Weather Service will likely issue a Freeze Warning for Saturday morning.
A strong cold front is forecast to swing through the region late Wednesday night into Thursday. While some spotty showers will be possible during the day Wednesday and then again Wednesday evening, the greater impact will be an arctic air mass surging south into the region by the end of the week.
Blustery northwest winds will gust upwards of 25 and 30 mph behind the front on Thursday. Wind chills will be in the upper 20s and low 30s Friday morning. Temperatures are forecast to plummet into the upper 20s by Saturday morning.
The sub-freezing temperatures will support a widespread hard freeze Saturday morning. The freeze would damage or kill unprotected crops.
Prepare Ahead Of The Arctic Blast:
Take the time now to protect any sensitive plants and flowers. If you have small potted plants, bring them inside. Also make sure your pets have a warm place to sleep. Make sure to dress in layers when heading out to protect yourself from the cold…