SAVANNAH, Ga. () – Today begins on a much cooler note, with the morning temperatures dipping about 20 degrees below those of yesterday. Most regions are experiencing conditions in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Although the sun will be out in full force, the day will remain brisk and breezy as afternoon temperatures peak in the low to mid-50s, roughly 20 degrees colder than usual for this time of year. Expect gusty winds to persist throughout the afternoon, reaching up to 30 mph at times. If you’re venturing outside, be sure to dress warmly and layer up.

Tonight promises to be even chillier, courtesy of the cold front that swept through yesterday. Temperatures are expected to plummet into the upper 20s, with wind chill values potentially dipping into the teens in certain areas. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the entire region from tonight through tomorrow morning. Due to the widespread freeze, tomorrow morning has been declared a Weather Aware Day. Allocate extra time to defrost your car before leaving home. Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory is in place for inland Georgia and South Carolina as wind chill values are projected to fall into the teens and 20s.

As we brace for our first freeze, keep in mind the Four Ps: people, pets, plants, and pipes. There’s a chance we might break tomorrow’s record low temperature of 31°, set in 1968. We’ll also come close to matching Wednesday’s record low.

• People: Dress in warm layers and check on neighbors.
• Pipes: Let faucets drip and keep cabinet doors open.
• Pets: Bring them inside and keep them out of the cold.
• Plants: Cover or move sensitive plants indoors.

Tomorrow is set to be the coldest day of the week, with temperatures only reaching the upper 40s to lower 50s. If you’re planning to attend the Veterans Day parade, ensure you dress warmly and in layers. Another frost could occur tomorrow night, with temperatures nearing freezing again, though not as severe as tonight. Wednesday morning has been marked as a Weather Aware Day once more. By Wednesday afternoon, temperatures should begin to rise, reaching the mid-60s. As we move towards the end of the week and into the weekend, highs will return to the low and mid-70s, with continued sunny skies.

Tomorrow will be the coldest day of the week, with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. So, if you’re heading to the Veterans Day parade, make sure to dress warm and in layers. Another round of frost is possible tomorrow night, with lows near freezing again, but it won’t be as cold as tonight. Wednesday morning has been designated as a Weather Aware Day again. By Wednesday afternoon, we’ll start to warm back up into the mid 60s for afternoon highs. By late week and next weekend, highs return to the low and mid 70s under continued sunshine.