Franklin County residents should prepare for a colder finish to the week, with widespread freezes expected Saturday and Sunday mornings, November 14 and 15.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville said Wednesday that temperatures could fall into the upper 20s during the weekend cold spell. The forecast follows a pair of cold fronts moving through the region.
Scattered showers are possible Wednesday evening as the first front approaches. A reinforcing front Thursday will bring another drop in temperatures, with afternoon readings across the Tennessee Valley falling from the upper 50s and lower 60s Thursday to the lower 50s Friday.
Parts of the region could reach freezing as early as Friday morning. The more widespread hard freezes are expected after skies clear Friday evening, setting up cold starts to both weekend days.
The National Weather Service in Nashville also expects a dry, cold weekend across Middle Tennessee, with overnight lows in the 20s and afternoon highs generally in the 50s. That forecast extends the concern beyond Franklin County into neighboring communities.
Residents with tender outdoor plants should consider protection before temperatures fall. Pet owners should provide warm shelter, while livestock owners should make sure animals have shelter and access to water that has not frozen.
The weather service also recommends checking vulnerable water pipes and preparing warm clothing for anyone who will be outside early in the morning. Families with children waiting for transportation should plan for the colder conditions.
No Tennessee watches or warnings were listed in the Huntsville or Nashville forecast discussions when they were issued late Wednesday morning. Residents should continue checking updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
Sources: National Weather Service Huntsville, National Weather Service Nashville and NWS cold-weather preparation. Graphic: Original 931Go AI-assisted illustration.
