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Crisp Monday gives way to a chilly weekend and possible frost in South Mississippi

Grab a light jacket on your way out Monday morning, but you may not need it for long. After a chilly start, Coastal Mississippi is in for a pleasant November afternoon with highs in the mid-70s. Most communities are waking up to temperatures in the 40s, though a few spots along the coast, including Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base, are still in the 50s. Expect a few passing clouds through the day, but no rain is expected. If you can sneak in a walk, lunch outside or a little yardwork, Monday afternoon looks like a great opportunity. Those mid-70s highs are close to normal for November. ANOTHER CHILLY START TUESDAY... Temperatures will drop back into the 40s and 50s Monday night into Tuesday morning. Areas north of Interstate 10 will generally see the 40s, and some cooler readings could reach closer to the coast near Pascagoula. Keep that jacket handy for the Tuesday morning commute and school drop-off. There is only a 10% chance for rain on Tuesday, rising to 20% at times Tuesday night into Veterans Day Wednesday. Any rain that does develop is expected to be limited. COLD FRONT BRINGS WEEKEND CHANGES... The bigger change arrives before the weekend, when a cold front ushers in much colder air. Highs are expected to drop into the 60s Friday and through the weekend. By Saturday morning, frost could develop in parts of South Mississippi, with the greatest potential in Pearl River, Stone and George counties and northern parts of Jackson, Harrison and Hancock counties. Gulfport and Biloxi may be spared, but the details are still worth watching. Have tender plants outside? Make a plan to bring them indoors or cover them before Friday night if frost looks likely. Frost needs cold temperatures, clear skies and calm or light winds, so the weekend forecast will depend on how those conditions come together. BOTTOM LINE: Enjoy a crisp and dry Monday afternoon, keep a jacket close for Tuesday morning and start thinking about protecting sensitive plants ahead of a colder weekend. Stay with the WLOX First Alert Weather team for updates as we learn more details about the forecast .