Overview
- Cold Weather Advisories run from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. for Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Clewiston in Hendry County, and inland Palm Beach County.
- Forecast lows fall into the upper 30s to mid-40s with brisk north winds producing feels-like readings in the 20s to 30s.
- The cold wave peaks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with daytime highs struggling in the mid to upper 60s.
- Meteorologists designate Wednesday through Friday mornings as Impact Weather periods, citing potentially hazardous chill for people, pets, and sensitive plants.
- A gradual warmup begins by midday Saturday, while marine conditions remain rough under a Small Craft Advisory with 4 to 6 foot seas offshore.