Freezing Temperatures Expected to Start Sunday Night on the Gulf Coast
R. Ken Cooper • January 17, 2025
High chance of rain tonight followed by a cold snap that could bring sleet and snow to the Gulf Coast on Sunday Night
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a forecast indicating a significant drop in temperatures, with freezing conditions expected to impact the Orange Beach area beginning early Sunday morning with freezing weather in the forecast through Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
The forecast, last updated on Thursday, January 16, at 4:24 PM CST, provides a detailed outlook for the coming days, highlighting the potential for wintry weather.
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
- Friday Night: There is a chance of showers mainly after midnight. The low will be around 58°F with south winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Saturday: Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. The high will be near 66°F with winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%
- Sunday: The day will be mostly sunny with a high of 51°F, but the night will see a significant drop to around 27°F. There will be blustery conditions, with north winds of 15 to 20 mph, and gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Martin Luther King Day (Monday): Temperatures are expected to remain cold, with a high near 40°F, and a low around 27°F at night. There is a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. The north wind will continue at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Tuesday: There is a chance of rain, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, followed by a chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 42°F, with north winds at 15 to 20 mph, and gusts as high as 30 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation.
- Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before midnight, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
The forecast indicates that the most significant cold weather will begin Sunday night, with temperatures dropping to 27°F. This will be the first of several days of freezing and near-freezing conditions for Orange Beach.
Additional factors to note:
- Winds could be a significant factor with gusts as high as 25 mph on Sunday and Monday, and up to 30 mph on Tuesday, which will make the temperatures feel even colder.
- There is a chance of a wintry mix on Monday night and Tuesday, with possible freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
- The NWS also notes that there will be a rip current statement in effect.
Residents should prepare for these freezing temperatures, particularly Sunday night through Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning, and stay updated on the latest forecasts.
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