Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY
North Carolina freeze warnings
3 freeze warnings are in effect in North Carolina right now.
Temperatures will drop to 32°F or below, which can kill sensitive plants and damage outdoor pipes.
Updated from the National Weather Service · lists refresh hourly; the live map loads current alerts directly from the NWS
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Active freeze warnings in North Carolina
Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY
Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY
Freeze Warnings in North Carolina by year
North Carolina averaged 34.2 freeze warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 17 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on November 15, 2026.
Counties with the most freeze warnings
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Clay County | 51 |
| Cherokee County | 51 |
| Caldwell County | 46 |
| Burke County | 46 |
| McDowell County | 46 |
| Pender County | 44 |
| Lincoln County | 43 |
| Rutherford County | 41 |
| Polk County | 40 |
| Davie County | 40 |
Recent freeze warnings in North Carolina
| Issued | Alert | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 11:47 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Martin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal O |
| Nov 14, 10:21 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; |
| Nov 14, 7:51 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland Brunswick; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry |
What a freeze warning means
Freeze warnings are mainly issued during the growing season, in spring and fall, when subfreezing temperatures threaten crops and gardens. Once a region has had its first widespread freeze in autumn, offices usually stop issuing them until the next spring.
More about freeze warnings and the national map →
What to do
- Cover or bring in tender plants and potted flowers.
- Disconnect and drain garden hoses, and protect outdoor faucets.
- Bring pets inside overnight.
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