Jacksonville, Florida – Sub-freezing temperatures are expected early Sunday, prompting a Freeze Warning across portions of north Florida and southeast Georgia.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, temperatures may fall as low as 31 degrees between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. EST Sunday, creating conditions favorable for frost formation.
The warning covers a wide area of inland and coastal communities. In north Florida, impacted counties include Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Duval, Nassau, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns, Alachua, Marion, Suwannee, Lafayette, Gilchrist, Levy, Dixie, Union, and surrounding areas. In southeast Georgia, the warning includes inland and coastal counties such as Charlton, Ware, Brantley, Clinch, Pierce, Bacon, Coffee, Appling, Wayne, Atkinson, and Camden.
Cities potentially affected include Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Lake City, Gainesville, Ocala, Waycross, Douglas, Folkston, Kingsland, and surrounding rural communities.
Forecasters warn that freezing temperatures can cause damage to sensitive vegetation and crops if left unprotected. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing them indoors where possible.
The National Weather Service also notes that prolonged exposure to cold temperatures poses increased risk for young children, older adults, and individuals without adequate shelter. Pet owners are urged to ensure outdoor animals have warm, protected environments overnight.
Motorists traveling early Sunday morning may encounter localized frost on elevated surfaces, though widespread roadway icing is not expected.
Temperatures are expected to rise later Sunday morning as sunshine returns, ending the freeze threat by mid-morning.
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