MISSISSIPPI — A noticeable shift in temperatures could arrive across parts of the southern United States late next week, as forecast models indicate a significant cooldown following a recent stretch of springlike warmth. Meteorologists say temperatures that recently climbed into the 70s and even 80s could tumble sharply, with overnight lows potentially dropping back into the 30s and 40s by next Friday.
The cooler air mass could impact several states across the region, including Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and areas along the Gulf Coast, signaling that winter-like conditions may not be finished just yet.
Warm Weather Could Quickly Reverse
Over the past several days, many communities across the southern states have experienced unusually mild weather for early March. Temperatures climbing well into the 70s and 80s have created an early taste of spring across the region.
However, long-range forecast guidance is now showing signals that the warm pattern may not last much longer. Weather models suggest a cooler air mass could move southward across the central and southeastern United States late next week, allowing temperatures to fall significantly compared with the recent warm spell.
Lows Could Return to the 30s and 40s
According to model projections, overnight temperatures across several states could drop into the 30s and low 40s by next Friday…