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Freeze Warnings Grip Central Florida as Morning Lows Plunge Into the 20s and 30s

Forecasters urge morning precautions, with another cold surge expected early next week.

Overview

  • Freeze warnings and cold-weather advisories are in effect through 9 a.m. across Central Florida, the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast, prompting a declared Severe Weather Warning day for dangerous cold.
  • Observed lows early Friday included 26°F in Ocala, 25°F in Belleview and 23°F in Fort McCoy, with inland areas such as Sumter and Marion counties facing multi-hour freezes.
  • Barrier-island and coastal spots moderated by the Atlantic, including Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach and Port Canaveral, are holding in the upper 30s to around 40°F and are less likely to see hard freezes.
  • Sunshine is expected today with highs limited to the upper 50s to mid-60s and light winds, followed by another clear and cold night with lows in the 30s and 40s.
  • A short warm-up arrives Saturday, rain chances increase Sunday as a front approaches with a slight risk for mixed precipitation near the Georgia–Florida line, then a stronger cold blast drops lows back into the 30s to 40s around MLK Day.