Jacksonville, FL – Residents in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia should brace for freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills through Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville, a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday. Temperatures are expected to plummet as low as 19°F, with wind chills dropping to 15°F in some areas.
The affected areas include cities such as Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Fernandina Beach in Florida, along with Waycross, Brunswick, and St. Simons Island in Georgia. NWS warns of hypothermia and frostbite risks for those exposed to the cold without adequate protection.
Residents are urged to dress warmly, covering exposed skin with gloves and hats. Additional precautions include insulating exposed water pipes, protecting outdoor pets, and ensuring tender plants are shielded from the cold.
Cold-sensitive groups, including young children, the elderly, and the homeless, are at greater risk. Community members are encouraged to check on vulnerable neighbors and report anyone in need of shelter.
Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by late Thursday morning. For updates, visit the NWS Jacksonville website.
