Orlando, FL – Residents across interior portions of east central Florida should prepare for unusually cold overnight conditions as a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service Melbourne, the advisory runs from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday and covers Lake, inland Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, and Okeechobee counties. Forecasters warn that temperatures will drop sharply overnight, creating hazardous cold conditions for people, pets, and plants.
Low temperatures across the advisory area are expected to fall between 34 and 39 degrees, with wind chills ranging from 27 to 30 degrees, especially during the early morning hours. In addition, patchy frost may develop in colder interior locations.
The greatest potential for frost is expected near and northwest of Interstate 4, as well as rural areas of Osceola County, where overnight lows could dip into the mid-30s, according to forecasters.
Officials urge residents to take precautions ahead of the cold snap. Sensitive plants, including tropicals and annuals, should be covered or brought indoors. Pets should be kept inside overnight, and residents are advised to dress in warm layers if heading out early Tuesday.
Drivers may also want to allow extra time Tuesday morning, as frost could form on vehicle windshields in colder spots. The National Weather Service also cautions residents to use space heaters safely, keeping flammable materials at least three feet away.
Temperatures are expected to rebound later Tuesday morning as sunshine returns, but officials stress that the overnight cold could still pose risks if precautions are not taken.
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