Dangerous freeze for Central Florida: Extreme cold, snow chances, and what to expect
Read full article: Dangerous freeze for Central Florida: Extreme cold, snow chances, and what to expectTemperatures are already on the way down as the leading edge of our arctic airmass comes through. Several spots in Central Florida are feeling tropical storm force wind gusts just behind the cold front having swept through earlier today, and we're solely going downhill further from here.
Strong gusty winds, rain possible ahead of freezing cold in Central Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Strong gusty winds, rain possible ahead of freezing cold in Central Florida. Here’s what to knowThe talk has been all things cold the last several days, but other significant weather impacts could come down this weekend besides the cold temps.
Here’s how to properly prepare for this extensive cold outbreak in Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s how to properly prepare for this extensive cold outbreak in Central FloridaFreeze watches, cold weather advisories and a few freeze warnings are already in place. But what lies ahead is something you want to be extra prepared for as the coldest air we've seen invades Florida.
Don’t hibernate yet. Cold air, warm muscles, and why moving matters
Read full article: Don’t hibernate yet. Cold air, warm muscles, and why moving mattersOur temperatures refuse to stay the course as we continue towards the end of January. As we get into early February, it looks like the chilly winter time conditions will stick around with us. Here's why you should grab hold of those new year resolutions and get moving!
Freezing temperatures and tropical systems? How the tropics are helping to keep Florida cold
Read full article: Freezing temperatures and tropical systems? How the tropics are helping to keep Florida coldAs Central Florida braces for a cold spell unlike we've seen in a little while, a few years in fact, there's an interesting feature catching the attention of tropical meteorologists like myself. Here's another piece of unique news to start your mid-January.
Prepare for what could be a frigid New Year’s in Central Florida after a pleasant Christmas
Read full article: Prepare for what could be a frigid New Year’s in Central Florida after a pleasant ChristmasThe Christmas holiday was beautiful across Central Florida. While on the warmer side for some, you couldn't ask for a more quality sunshine state set up for a day like Christmas. But New Years could turn a hefty corner just in time for us to turn the final page of our 2025 calendars.
Could Central Florida be in for a warm Christmas?
Read full article: Could Central Florida be in for a warm Christmas?After the cold air comes in tonight through Tuesday, conditions look to warm up. This time, they may actually stay there even into the beginning of the calendar winter season. Christmas may actually be more on the warm and pleasant side for us in Central Florida.
Temperatures are collapsing tonight in Central Florida - will records be set?
Read full article: Temperatures are collapsing tonight in Central Florida - will records be set?Temperatures have already tumbled about 10-15 degrees in the last few hours, and we aren't done yet. We could come close to setting some records as well around town if conditions continue to trend cooler than what's expected. Here's your full breakdown.
Polar vortex split incoming! Here’s what that means for Central Florida
Read full article: Polar vortex split incoming! Here’s what that means for Central FloridaAs we continue to warm moving into February, it appears latest trends suggest a classic "what goes up, must come down" type of event very soon with the next split of our polar vortex.
Is Punxsutawney Phil punking Central Floridians?
Read full article: Is Punxsutawney Phil punking Central Floridians?As of Groundhog Day, Phil did in fact predict another six weeks of winter regardless if the calendar states the season is over. But it looks like Florida may be entirely excluded from this based on the latest model trends.
Is Florida done participating in the winter season?
Read full article: Is Florida done participating in the winter season?The arctic blast has long since dissipated, and for now, none of our computer models or long-range projections suggest another large outbreak is coming. We could receive some "cooler" air, dipping us into the upper 60s as we move through the first two weeks of February but... is winter just about over for us Floridians?
Arctic invasion triggers frost, freeze threats for Florida. Here’s how to gear up
Read full article: Arctic invasion triggers frost, freeze threats for Florida. Here’s how to gear upFlorida faces frosty conditions, as well as freezing temperatures that could lead to the issuance of HARD freeze warnings. Here's what the difference between all these wintry titles means, and how you can better prepare before it hits.
LIVE RADAR: Thunder and lightning before arctic air blasts Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Thunder and lightning before arctic air blasts Central FloridaOur approaching cold front has a thick band of heavy rain and storms along its leading edge, expected to drape across our viewing area by Sunday afternoon. Beyond that, temperatures will drop excessively with a below-freezing wind chill likely for our northern counties.
Busy weather week ahead as temperatures plummet. Will severe weather return?
Read full article: Busy weather week ahead as temperatures plummet. Will severe weather return?Our next two frontal systems could create some weather ruckus not only bringing frigid arctic temperatures, but the chance we get a stray strong thunderstorm or two as they cut across our viewing area.
Freezing temps overnight could break record low readings by Sunday morning
Read full article: Freezing temps overnight could break record low readings by Sunday morningA closer look at lows that could break record low temperature readings heading into Sunday morning. Then, a gradual warm up next week with a chance for showers late in the week.