Jacksonville, FL – Residents across northeast Florida are being urged to prepare for a significant cold snap as a Freeze Watch remains in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning, with temperatures potentially dropping into the low 20s in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, overnight temperatures could fall as low as 22 degrees, posing a threat to tender vegetation, outdoor plumbing, and vulnerable populations. The cold weather alert covers a wide portion of northeast and north-central Florida, including Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, Baker, Bradford, Union, Alachua, Marion, and surrounding counties, as well as parts of southeast Georgia.
The coldest conditions are expected late Monday night into early Tuesday, when clear skies and calm winds may allow temperatures to drop rapidly before sunrise. Coastal areas may remain slightly warmer, while inland and rural communities are more likely to see the coldest lows.
The National Weather Service warns that young children, the elderly, and people without adequate shelter are especially vulnerable during freezing conditions. Officials recommend taking precautions now, including covering or bringing sensitive plants indoors, protecting outdoor pipes, and ensuring pets have warm shelter.
Residents are also encouraged to check on neighbors who may need assistance and to use space heaters safely if needed. Agricultural interests should take additional steps to protect crops from frost damage.
The Freeze Watch may be upgraded to a Freeze Warning if confidence increases in widespread freezing temperatures.
For the latest updates and local forecasts, residents can visit weather.gov/jax.
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