Dense Fog, Rain Return, and Major Arctic Blast Expected Across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee Next Weekend
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — A First Alert Weather Day is underway this morning as dense fog spreads across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions. Residents are urged to use extreme caution on morning commutes, especially in low-lying and rural areas.
Fog Clears, Clouds Build, and Rain Returns Tonight
Forecasters report that fog will lift later today, giving way to partly to mostly cloudy skies. However, the break will be brief. Showers are expected to return tonight, bringing another round of unsettled weather to the region.
Behind the evening rainfall, dry conditions are anticipated to settle in for much of the midweek period, lasting until the next front arrives Thursday.
Arctic Air Set to Surge Into AL, MS, LA, GA, and TN
The major weather story is the incoming Arctic blast forecast for next weekend, which could push temperatures sharply lower and create the potential for a hard freeze across multiple Southeastern states.
New model runs show feels-like temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits in many areas by Saturday morning, particularly across:
- Northern and Central Alabama
- Northern Mississippi
- Western and Middle Tennessee
- Northern Georgia
- Northern Louisiana
The apparent temperature map highlights an impressive southward push of cold air, with wind chills across the region ranging from 10°F to 20°F, and even colder conditions just north of the Southeast boundary.
Hard Freeze Possible — Residents Should Prepare Now
Forecasters warn that this Arctic surge could bring one of the coldest mornings of December, especially if skies clear behind the front. A hard freeze is increasingly likely, posing risks to:
- Pipes and outdoor plumbing
- Unprotected pets and livestock
- Tropical plants and recent vegetation
- Roadway surfaces in colder pockets
Communities across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee should closely monitor updated forecasts as confidence in this cold outbreak continues to grow.
Bottom Line
A combination of dense morning fog, tonight’s showers, and an upcoming major Arctic blast sets the stage for a volatile weather pattern across the Southeast. With temperatures expected to plummet next weekend, preparations should begin now to protect homes, plants, and vulnerable individuals.
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