Freeze Watch Issued for Columbus County Ahead of Crisp, Sunny Weekend

Columbus County 7-Day Weather Forecast:  Friday November 13, 2026

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — Columbus County residents can expect bright sunshine and crisp autumn temperatures through the weekend, accompanied by sub-freezing overnight lows that have prompted a National Weather Service Freeze Watch for late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Daytime highs will hold in the upper 50s on Saturday and Sunday before a steady warming trend pushes temperatures back toward 70 degrees by next Thursday.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Freeze Watch: In effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning across Columbus County—including Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City, and Chadbourn—with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30°F possible.

• Wind Outlook: Calm winds becoming west around 6 mph today, shifting north at 5 to 7 mph on Saturday with gusts up to 15 mph before calming Saturday night.

Columbus County 7-Day Detailed Forecast

• Today: Sunny, with a high near 63°F. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.

• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36°F. Calm wind.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58°F. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 32°F. Calm wind.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58°F. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

• Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 34°F.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59°F.

• Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34°F.

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60°F.

• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35°F.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65°F.

• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36°F.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70°F.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Home & Agricultural Safety

• Freeze Preparedness: Protect or bring sensitive outdoor plants and crops indoors before Saturday night, and insulate or drain unprotected outdoor plumbing and spigots to prevent freeze damage.

• Pet & Heating Safety: Provide warm, dry shelter for outdoor pets overnight, and keep space heaters at least three feet away from flammable items.

Roadway Safety

• Vehicle Maintenance: Check vehicle tire pressures ahead of the weekend, as overnight lows dropping into the low 30s cause natural PSI reductions.

• Sun Glare: Clear skies and low autumn sun angles during morning and late afternoon commutes can create heavy glare; keep windshields clean and use sunglasses when traveling east or west.

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