Lake County, FL – Residents across Central Florida are bracing for another night of extreme cold as the National Weather Service in Melbourne issues an Extreme Cold Warning through 10 a.m. Monday. Temperatures are forecast to plunge into the low 20s, with wind chills making it feel as cold as 14 degrees in some inland areas.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning covers Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. The agency cautions that the combination of subfreezing temperatures and wind chills could pose risks to exposed people, pets, and plants overnight.
Officials are advising residents to bring pets indoors, cover sensitive vegetation, and wrap exposed pipes to prevent bursting. People relying on space heaters are urged to use them safely, keeping them away from curtains or bedding to reduce fire hazards.
Local emergency management agencies, including Lake County Emergency Management, emphasized limiting time outdoors during the coldest part of the night and checking on elderly neighbors or those without adequate heating.
This marks another record-setting cold spell for the region, following a similar freeze earlier this week. Additional record lows remain possible into Monday morning before a gradual warm-up begins by Tuesday.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated through the US National Weather Service Melbourne and local emergency alerts for the latest conditions and safety guidance.
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