A late-spring cold snap hit southeast Georgia and South Carolina early Tuesday, March 17, 2026, prompting a Freeze Warning from the National Weather Service Charleston.
Warning Details
The alert ran 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. EDT, with lows near 31°F risking frost damage to crops, tender plants, and unprotected pipes. Affected areas span inland counties like Georgia’s Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Tattnall, and Evans; South Carolina’s Allendale, Hampton, and inland Colleton. Key spots include Statesboro, Sylvania, Walterboro, and Yemassee.
Protection Tips
Cover plants with sheets or blankets, move pots indoors, and insulate exposed plumbing to minimize harm. Coldest around sunrise, easing post-10 a.m. as temps climb; impacts commuters, bus stops, and outdoor workers briefly.
Local Tie-In
Follows Monday’s severe storms and school closures—classic Lowcountry front pattern with wind, then freeze. Check NWS Charleston for extensions; gardeners, act fast on veggies or blooms. Safe travels if heading out early!
