MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will plunge below freezing across Middle Georgia overnight tonight.

This Evening

The new week has started off rather cold and windy thanks to a cold front that passed through Sunday. Highs today largely only reached the upper 40s and lower 50s and it will only continue to get colder tonight. Powerful winds from the northwest are bringing a blast of arctic air to the Peach State. Gusts overnight may still reach as high as 17 mph. Lows will drop below 30 across the region with a few spots possibly dropping below 25. Citizens in the coldest locations may consider dripping their faucets just in case to avoid potential plumbing damage. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10:00 AM tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow

A fully sunny day is expected Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 50s around Middle Georgia. Wind will be calmer than Monday however gusts will still reach between 15-20 mph from the west-northwest.

Another Freeze Warning (or at least a Watch) will likely be needed tomorrow night as lows will again drop below freezing for most of if not all of Middle Georgia ahead of Wednesday morning. Wind will shift out of the southwest, however, the first step in the warming process for the rest of the week.

Wednesday and Beyond

More sunshine is expected Wednesday with temperatures returning into the 60s in the afternoon. 70s should return Thursday with overnight lows climbing back above freezing starting Wednesday night as well. Rain odds will be hard to come by for the near future.

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