... Another freeze expected tonight across southeast
Mississippi... southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle...
... Temperatures in the middle 20s expected for several inland
locations tonight... with upper 20s possible just north of the
coast...
Arctic high pressure will continue to build into the deep south
tonight. Temperatures will drop to overnight lows in the middle
twenties north of Interstate 10... with a few locations well inland
and other normally colder spots possibly dipping into the lower
twenties. Upper twenties to lower thirties can be expected along the
coast.
Everyone should continue to take adequate safety precautions with
their heating systems tonight... and make sure to utilize Carbon monoxide
detectors in enclosed spaces. Extra caution should be used with
portable space heaters. Make sure space heaters are not left
unattended and are not used near flammable materials such as curtains
or bed coverings. Damage likely to any early new growth of sensitive
vegetation left unprotected again tonight.
During this period of cold weather... check on elderly neighbors to
make sure they have adequate heat. Outdoor pets should also have
adequate warmth. Area shelters should continue to expect increased
demand.
