Miami, FL – Sub-freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills are expected across inland South Florida early Tuesday, threatening crops, exposed plumbing and outdoor safety.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory remain in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST Tuesday for Glades, Hendry and Inland Collier counties.
Forecasters say temperatures could drop as low as 31 degrees, with wind chills reaching 25 degrees before sunrise. The advisory covers communities including Immokalee, Clewiston, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Golden Gate and surrounding inland areas.
The National Weather Service warns that frostbite and hypothermia can occur if unprotected skin is exposed for prolonged periods. Frost and freeze conditions may also kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to wear layered clothing, hats and gloves if outdoors during the early morning hours. Officials recommend protecting tender plants and wrapping or draining exposed pipes to prevent freezing. Allowing faucets to drip slowly may also reduce the risk of pipe damage.
While South Florida rarely experiences prolonged freezing conditions, inland agricultural areas are particularly vulnerable during brief cold snaps. Early morning commuters and agricultural workers may feel the coldest conditions before sunrise Tuesday.
Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing shortly after 9 a.m., ending the immediate freeze threat.
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