Memphis weather: Freeze warning in effect; here's what to expect and how to prepare

October is almost over, and the fall season is turning chilly as we move into November this week.

Monday and Halloween are expected to have temperatures in the low 30s and high 20s. This combined with the precipitation and high humidity levels overnight will cause freezing conditions.

There are two freeze warnings issued for Memphis, according to the National Weather Service:

• Early Tuesday from midnight to 9 a.m.

• Tuesday night, on Halloween, from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Here is what you need to know about when the freeze will happen, what the temperatures will be, and how to prepare your home.

How low will temperatures reach during the freeze

Expect to see a low of around 31 degrees with winds around 10 miles per hour Monday night.

After midnight, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are expected. Early Tuesday morning will being frost and freezing conditions with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

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Memphis weather on Halloween

On Halloween night, the forecast calls for a low of around 27 degrees with winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour. No precipitation is predicted, however, high humidity levels are expected throughout the day and evening. There is a widespread frost predicted for the following morning. Wednesday is expected to have a high of 49 degrees with little wind.

What does the rest of the week look like?

Wednesday evening is expected to have frost overnight with a low of around 31 degrees, but no precipitation, and therefore no freeze warning. There will be frost from the high humidity, but there will be no overnight freeze. The wind is predicted to be about 5 miles per hour.

Thursday can expect to see a high of 59 degrees during the day with soft winds. The evening of Nov. 2 will have a low of around 37 degrees with the same soft winds from the day.

Friday will have a high of 65 degrees and the evening will have a low of around 42 degrees.

Saturday, Nov. 4, sees similar numbers to Friday with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 48 degrees.

How to prepare for a freeze? Remember the four P's

The National Weather Service for Memphis advises to take caution and remember the four p's: people, pets, plants, and pipes.

In cold weather, people should cover exposed skin. Wind can make 30 degrees feel like 15 degrees in some instances, so the less skin exposure, the better. It is also best to layer up. People should make sure to keep their internal body temperatures high so there is little risk of getting sick in the days after.

It is best to bring pets and plants inside during freezing weather. Pets, much like humans, can't be exposed to cold weather for long periods of time without having lasting effects. If there are small plants you want to keep alive during the winter season, bring those in.

The NWS also recommends wrapping your pipes to make sure they don't freeze. This can be done with heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables. If you plan on traveling for Halloween, you can also turn off the water and drain the pipes to make sure they don't freeze.

What temperature is a freeze risk?

Anything under 32 degrees will be considered at risk for a freeze. The 29 to 32-degree range is considered a light freeze. Fortunately, Memphis doesn't have to worry about the moderate and severe freezes this week.

Jordan Green covers trending news for The USA Today Network. She can be reached via email at Jordan.Green@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter/X @_green_jordan_

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