00:00Autumn gardens across the southeast could face their first killing freeze this weekend.
00:04A powerful surge of colder air is expected to spread across the region,
00:08bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far to many communities.
00:12Some areas could drop into the 20s, staying below freezing for several hours.
00:17Atlanta could see temperatures fall into the mid-30s, while nearby rural areas may approach freezing.
00:23In Gainesville, Florida, temperatures could reach the upper 30s, with frost possible outside the city.
00:28Raleigh, North Carolina, could also approach the freezing mark by Sunday morning.
00:34The cold could even bring the season's first accumulating snow to higher elevations of the southern Appalachians.
00:40For gardeners, exposed flowers and vegetables may be especially vulnerable,
00:44so moving potted plants indoors could help protect them.
00:47The biggest change is expected Friday night through Sunday,
00:51although local temperatures will depend on cloud cover and wind conditions.
00:55Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools.
