Residents of the Mid‑South should prepare for a noticeable drop in temperature this weekend as the coldest air of the season streams in. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a gentle northeast breeze of 5‑10 mph, allowing overnight lows to settle in the lower 40s.
Saturday Forecast
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a light north wind also ranging from 5‑10 mph. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 50s, providing a brief respite before evening temperatures dip again. Overnight lows Saturday night are projected to fall into the mid‑ to upper‑30s, creating conditions ripe for patchy frost in exposed areas.
Sunday Outlook
Sunday looks more moderate, with mostly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower 60s. Overnight lows will hover near 40 degrees, reducing the frost risk but still keeping the air crisp.
Looking Ahead to Next Week
Monday will continue the sunny trend, with highs in the upper 60s and overnight lows in the mid‑40s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and a pleasant rise to near 70 degrees, while overnight lows stay in the upper 40s. Wednesday’s highs will settle in the lower 70s with lows near 50, and Thursday will see partly cloudy conditions with highs in the mid‑60s and lows again in the mid‑40s.
Friday will shift back to a cooler, mostly cloudy pattern, with highs in the upper 50s and overnight lows near 40. This cooler stretch may be followed by another bout of colder air toward the end of the week, though specific details will be updated as the forecast evolves.
Preparation Tips
- Protect sensitive plants by covering them or moving them indoors during the frost‑risk period.
- Dress in layers for early morning and evening outings, especially Saturday night.
- Check local school and business schedules for any adjustments due to the temperature swing.
- Keep an eye on the National Weather Service updates for any rapid changes.
Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers of Action News 5 will continue to monitor the system and provide updates as needed. Residents can stay informed by following local broadcasts, the station’s website, or signing up for the newsletter for detailed, timely weather information.
Original reporting: Action News 5 WMC (Gray) — read the source article.
