"Southern States Brace for Arctic Blast and Snowy Conditions"

Northwest Florida is bracing for a cold blast with a hard freeze warning in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, prompting alerts from the National Weather Service to protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing. Inland areas are expected to see temperatures dip into the teens, while coastal areas will experience lows in the low 20s. Parts of Alabama are under a winter weather advisory with the possibility of freezing rain and minor ice accumulation, leading to hazardous road conditions. Wind chill advisories have also been issued due to cold and breezy conditions.