Overview
- A strong cold front is projected to sweep the state late Monday night into Tuesday, flipping winds northerly and dropping temperatures quickly through Tuesday night.
- Central Florida lows are forecast to fall into the upper 30s to 40s by New Year’s Eve, with near-freezing possible in parts of Marion County and along the I‑75 corridor.
- South Florida should see lows mainly in the upper 40s to lower 50s Wednesday and Thursday, with daytime highs near 70 and a brief chill lingering into New Year’s Day.
- Gusty northwest winds behind the front could drive wind chills into the upper 20s to low 30s in some inland spots, making holiday events feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
- Rain looks limited inland with slightly higher coastal shower chances, but near-term hazards include patchy morning fog, elevated rip current risk, rougher seas and boating cautions.