Thanksgiving Runs Warm As Southeast Tracks December Chill
Thanksgiving Runs Warm As Southeast Tracks December Chill
US · Published Nov 16, 2025
The Southeast is expecting warmer than average temperatures for Thanksgiving, offering pleasant conditions for travel and outdoor activities.
A shift to near- or below-normal temperatures is predicted for early December, particularly affecting Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and northern Alabama.
La Niña is influencing the weather, keeping colder air concentrated in the West while the Southeast enjoys a mild Thanksgiving.
Southeast anticipates unusually warm Thanksgiving temperatures
The Southeast United States is preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday marked by unusually warm temperatures, according to the latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Residents and travelers across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and Kentucky can anticipate above-normal temperatures throughout the late November period. This pleasant weather is largely attributed to the ongoing La Niña weather pattern, which is effectively trapping colder air masses in the western part of the country.
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