Orlando, FL – Residents across Central Florida are facing a rare combination of strong winds and freezing temperatures as multiple weather advisories remain in effect Sunday and into early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a Wind Advisory remains active until 4 p.m. EST Sunday, while a Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight through 9 a.m. Monday. A Cold Weather Advisory will also impact the region during the same overnight hours.
The advisories cover Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake counties, including major population centers such as Orlando, Apopka, Kissimmee, Sanford, Deltona, DeLand, Winter Park, Clermont, and Daytona Beach—part of the greater Orlando–Daytona Beach metro area.
Forecasters say northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph, could make outdoor travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, and isolated power outages are possible due to falling tree limbs.
Overnight, temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s, with wind chills dipping to around 28 degrees in some areas. These conditions pose a risk to crops, sensitive vegetation, pets, and exposed outdoor plumbing.
Officials urge residents to bring pets indoors, protect tender plants, and wrap or drip pipes to prevent freezing. Extra caution is advised when using space heaters, and generators or grills should never be used indoors.
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert, particularly on bridges and open roadways where gusty winds may be strongest.
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