March cold front to lead to hard freeze
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Break out the heavy coats again and avoid the early-season gardening! Cold temperatures have returned to the region.
A strong cold front pushed through this morning. We continue a short-lived but intense round of chilly temperatures for March standards, including a hard freeze Tuesday morning for everyone.
March can bring everything from snow to tornadoes
Freeze Warnings have been issued for areas west of the Tennessee River, as well as Northern Alabama and Lincoln, Franklin, and Moore counties in Tennessee.
FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather
So, why not Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky?
It is because those areas have not yet reached the dates of the average last freeze.
As you can see, the average last spring freeze in Nashville is March 31. In Clarksville, it is April 8, and on the Plateau in Crossville, April 16.
Therefore, it is not out of the ordinary for a freeze to occur there. Until the growing season begins, the National Weather Service will not issue freeze alerts.
In West Tennessee, Northern Alabama, and far Southeast Middle Tennessee, the average last freeze date is close or has already occurred, hence the watches and warnings.
Cherry blossom trees are about to be in full bloom!
So when will we warm up?
Tuesday is officially the beginning of spring — known as the Vernal Equinox — and after the freezing start, a strong southwest wind will push temperatures to the upper 50s, followed by upper 60s on Wednesday.
However, we have to be aware of a fire danger in the strong winds and low humidity that will prevail after our cold morning lows.
Don’t forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRN News 2.
