Central and South Florida Weather Update: Freeze Warning, Cold Weather Advisory, and Weekend Forecast

Central and South Florida Weather Update: Freeze Warning, Cold Weather Advisory, and Weekend Forecast

Central and South Florida are experiencing freezing conditions on Friday morning, with a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Temperatures are in the low to mid-30s, prompting residents to protect plants, bring pets indoors, and dress warmly if going outside. High pressure over the Gulf and Florida will keep the weather dry and sunny but cool, with afternoon temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s and light winds.

Tonight, temperatures will drop into the 40s and 50s with clear skies and light winds, possibly leading to patchy frost late into Saturday morning. Saturday will see a slight warm-up with highs in the low 70s as winds shift onshore. A cold front will approach on Sunday, increasing rain chances with a 20–40% chance of showers. Once the front passes, colder air will move in, bringing below-normal temperatures and gusty northwest winds.

Monday and Tuesday mornings will be cold with wind chills below 35 degrees, potentially leading to another Cold Weather Advisory. Patchy frost is possible in rural areas where winds are light and skies are clear. Afternoons will gradually warm up through the week, but temperatures will remain cooler than normal until Thursday. Rain chances are low early in the week, with the next chance for showers not expected until Thursday due to increasing onshore winds.