Tallahassee, FL – Residents across North Florida woke up to dangerous cold early Monday as a Freeze Warning remained in effect for much of the Big Bend and Panhandle, with temperatures dropping well below freezing in several counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a hard freeze brought temperatures as low as 24 degrees, with the coldest conditions occurring between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. EST (3 a.m. to 8 a.m. CST) Monday. Wind chills in some areas also dipped into the low 20s, increasing the risk of frost-related damage.
The warning covers a wide area, including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla, Taylor, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Madison, and Walton counties, as well as inland portions of the western Florida Panhandle. Cities affected include Tallahassee, Quincy, Marianna, DeFuniak Springs, Crestview, Bonifay, and Apalachicola, among many others.
Forecasters warn that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and may also damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Agricultural interests are urged to take immediate precautions, while residents should bring pets indoors, cover exposed pipes, and protect plants.
This cold snap is part of a broader winter weather pattern impacting the Southeast, though temperatures are expected to gradually rebound later Monday as sunshine returns.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring local forecasts and heed any additional advisories issued throughout the day.
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