SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN PLAINS — The first seven days of November are expected to send the coldest air of the season so far deep into the southern United States. Model guidance shows morning lows in the 20s across parts of the central Plains and in the 30s across much of the Southeast. Exact temperatures may still shift, but the colder signal is clear, making now a good time to check heating systems before the chill arrives.
Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri See Lows Drop Into the 20s
The coldest temperatures are expected across the central Plains, where lows in the 20s are shown over Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. Some locations in this zone could dip into the low 20s, marking a sharp change from the mild weather that lingered through much of October.
Farther south, Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle are projected to see lows mostly in the upper 20s to 30s. North Texas falls into the upper 30s to 40s, while central Texas holds in the 40s to near 50 degrees.
Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia Fall Into the Mid to Upper 30s
Across the Southeast, widespread lows in the mid to upper 30s are expected through Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and interior Georgia. A few cooler pockets in the low to mid 30s show up across northern Alabama, Tennessee, and the higher terrain of north Georgia and the Carolinas.
Areas near the Gulf Coast stay a bit milder, with lows mainly in the upper 30s to low 40s. North Florida also drops into the 40s, while the Atlantic coast of Georgia and the Carolinas holds slightly warmer in the 40s.
South Texas and Southern Florida Stay Milder Along the Coast
The cold air is not expected to reach every part of the South equally. South Texas and areas near the Texas coast stay in the 50s to 60s, with warmer Gulf waters helping keep coastal communities milder.
Central and southern Florida also remain on the warmer side, with lows in the 50s and 60s. The contrast between the chilly interior Southeast and the mild Gulf and Florida coast will be one of the sharpest of the season so far.
Check Heating Systems and Prepare for Chilly Mornings Ahead
Residents across the Plains and Southeast should check heaters, furnaces, and thermostats before the colder air settles in. Protecting outdoor plants and pets from overnight cold will also be important where lows fall into the 20s and low 30s.
Morning commuters and students waiting for buses should plan for heavier layers in the first week of November. Forecast details may still change, but the overall pattern points to a noticeable cool down across much of the South.
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