Freezing temperatures struck northern and central Alabama early Sunday morning, with Haleyville recording the state’s lowest temperature at 25 degrees.
Haleyville hits 25 degrees
Sunday morning brought additional sub-freezing reports throughout Alabama, though the National Weather Service notes that milder weather is set to begin today.
The weather service reported many below-freezing readings overnight from north to south Alabama. Weather service data showed Haleyville as one of the state’s chilliest locations, dropping to 25 degrees overnight. One runner-up was Talladega with 26 degrees.
Temperatures in the 20s were reported as far south as Montgomery, Alexander City, Evergreen and Eufaula. The coldest readings belonged to north and east Alabama, while western Alabama was a few degrees warmer.
Low temperatures recorded across Alabama
Here are the lowest temperatures from several Alabama cities from midnight until 6 a.m. Sunday, courtesy of weather service data:
| City | Low Temperature |
|---|---|
| Haleyville | 25 degrees |
| Talladega | 26 degrees |
| Alexander City | 27 degrees |
| Muscle Shoals | 28 degrees |
According to the weather service, this morning likely marks the conclusion of the most severe cold for the current week. Temperatures are slated to make a gradual recovery starting today, with numerous locations returning to the 70s by Wednesday.
North Alabama can anticipate daytime highs in the 50s today, while the remainder of the state should experience readings in the low 60s. Lows tonight will continue to be cold, but not as cold as this morning.
Chilly nights and no rain in sight
North Alabama could fall below freezing again tonight. Central Alabama low temperatures will be in the mid-30s, and south Alabama is expected to bottom out in the low 40s.
Forecasts from the weather service indicate that nighttime conditions will remain cool throughout the week, though overnight lows may increase slightly by a degree or two on successive evenings. No rain is in the forecast for the state through at least Friday.
