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Columbus area temperatures are forecast to move from Tuesday’s mid-70s to Friday’s upper 50s, while the weekend carries the season’s first realistic possibility of freezing temperatures. People with sensitive plants or outdoor pets are advised to start preparing for colder conditions.
Much of the area began Tuesday in the lower to middle 40s, though some locations were warmer. Mostly sunny skies are expected this afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-70s. Tonight, many places should settle near 50; rural communities could dip into the 40s by early Wednesday.
Thursday is forecast to bring highs in the 70s. Several strong cold fronts are expected to push colder air across the Southeast, with Friday highs reaching only the upper 50s. The colder weekend outlook includes the first realistic chance of freezing temperatures this season.
Vincent Caldwell
News Now Georgia
