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Arctic Blast Drops South and Central Florida to 40s, Wind Chills in 20s–30s

Forecasters expect the chill to fade by midweek.

Overview

  • Morning readings fell into the 40s across South and Central Florida with feels-like temperatures in the 20s to 30s.
  • Cold Weather Advisories cover the early hours, with WPBF noting advisories through 9 a.m. as brisk northwest winds enhance the chill.
  • WESH reports freezing temperatures northwest of Orlando, with Marion and parts of Sumter and Lake counties facing 1–4 hours near or below 32 degrees.
  • The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Okeechobee County due to very dry air and gusty conditions increasing fire danger.
  • WPBF flagged a possible record low at Vero Beach pending official confirmation, and a cold shelter opened on the Treasure Coast in Fort Pierce.