Forecast Models Continue Showing Freezing Morning Lows on December 14 Across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and the Carolinas
SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES — The latest overnight model guidance continues to show widespread freezing temperatures early Sunday, December 14, across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and the Carolinas, with the GFS model holding firm on a significant cold push into the region. While confidence is still developing, meteorologists say this setup could deliver one of the sharpest temperature drops so far this season.
GFS Model Maintains Consistent Signal for Freezing Lows
Updated temperature projections display a broad zone of upper teens to mid-20s stretching across much of the Southeast. Cities in northern Alabama, central Tennessee, northern Georgia, and western North Carolina appear especially vulnerable to the coldest temperatures, with some locations dipping into the upper teens.
Central portions of the region—including Birmingham, Atlanta, Huntsville, Jackson, and nearby metro areas—show projected lows between 22°F and 28°F, based on current model output. Farther east, parts of South Carolina and North Carolina also fall within the freezing range, suggesting a widespread early-morning chill.
Forecasters emphasize that the GFS model has been consistent for several runs, signaling that the potential cold push cannot be dismissed, even if exact temperatures may shift as the date approaches.
Uncertainty Remains, but the Cold Trend Is Strong
Meteorologists note that the European model remains less aggressive, which introduces some uncertainty into the final temperature forecast. However, the persistent cold signature appearing in multiple GFS cycles strengthens the likelihood of at least a notable chill across the Southeast.
The projected temperature map shows a large swath of blue and purple shading, indicating air temperatures running well below seasonal averages. For many communities, these values represent the coldest morning lows since last winter, especially in areas that typically experience milder early-December conditions.
Forecasters caution that even if temperatures moderate slightly, widespread freeze conditions remain a possibility for a large section of the region.
Residents Should Prepare for a Potential Freeze Sunday Morning
Given the strength of the cold signal, residents across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and the Carolinas are urged to take standard precautions:
protect outdoor pets, cover sensitive plants, and safeguard exposed pipes—particularly in areas forecast to dip into the lower 20s.
While the final forecast will be refined through the week, the ongoing consistency in model guidance suggests that Sunday morning could deliver a sharp wake-up call to millions across the Southeast.
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