Overview
- Forecasters expect a multi‑day freeze with lows in the 20s and 30s and wind chills that could feel near single digits in parts of the state.
- Nurseries and farms report plants being moved indoors, covered and heavily watered, with irrigation and greenhouse heating deployed to reduce freeze damage.
- Some growers are spraying crops to form protective ice, a method that can save plants yet break branches and reduce production, according to Southern Hill Farms.
- Garden shops report high demand for frost cloths, with some locations saying supplies are sold out as residents seek last‑minute protections.
- The University of Florida advises watering before the cold and using breathable covers, while animal groups urge bringing pets inside and veterinarians warn dogs to avoid cold‑stunned iguanas due to botulism risk.