Melbourne, FL – Temperatures across Central and East-Central Florida took a dramatic tumble Friday evening as a powerful cold front swept through the region, sending readings down as much as 30 degrees in under an hour.
According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne, temperature drops between 20 and 30 degrees were recorded in multiple locations, including Kissimmee, Orlando, and Titusville, between noon and early afternoon. Kissimmee Gateway Airport saw one of the steepest plunges — a 31-degree drop in just 65 minutes.
The cold air continues to move in tonight, with wind chills expected to reach the mid-to-upper 20s by daybreak Saturday. Meteorologists say the sharp temperature swing follows a “windy cold front” that brought blustery northwest winds and much drier air across the state.
The National Weather Service urges residents to dress in layers, protect pets and plants, and prepare for freezing conditions in some inland areas overnight. Those heading out early Saturday should be cautious of icy patches on bridges and elevated roadways, particularly north of Orlando.
Morning lows are forecast to remain below 40°F across much of the region, marking one of the coldest mornings of the winter so far for Central Florida.
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