Freeze Watch and Fire Weather Watch Affect Tallahassee
A freeze watch and fire weather watch are simultaneously in effect for the Tallahassee area as a significant cold front moves through.
Weather Conditions and Concerns
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee reported,
"The much anticipated cold front will sweep through today with strong northerly winds following the passage through Monday night."
The combination of very low relative humidity and gusty winds on Monday afternoon is expected to increase fire weather risks. These elevated fire weather conditions will persist into Tuesday, although stronger winds will lessen. Afternoon humidity levels will remain between 20 and 25 percent.
Temperature Fluctuations and Freeze Impact
- Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast across the Southeast on Monday and Tuesday.
- Tallahassee will experience an extreme temperature swing, dropping nearly 50 degrees within hours—from a high of 79°F on Sunday at noon to a low of 31°F by Tuesday at 6 a.m.
- Tuesday morning’s chill will feel like 25°F.
- Forecasters noted,
"The coldest temperatures of this fall season are on tap with the first killing frost and freeze expected for all but immediate coastal locations both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings."
- A hard freeze, with lows in the low to mid-20s, is possible in parts of Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.
- Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, sensitive plants, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Summary
This severe temperature drop combined with dry, windy conditions raises significant concerns for fire risk and agricultural damage across the region.
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