Tallahassee, FL – Residents across North Florida and South Georgia should prepare for dangerously cold temperatures tonight, as a Freeze Warning remains in effect through Monday morning, threatening crops, plants, and outdoor plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, sub-freezing temperatures are expected to develop after midnight Sunday night, with overnight lows dropping as low as 20 degrees in some inland areas. The Freeze Warning remains active until 9 a.m. EST Monday.
The warning covers a wide area including Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, as well as parts of south-central and southwest Georgia. Impacted counties include Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison, Wakulla, Franklin, Liberty, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, and Taylor counties in Florida, along with Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, and surrounding counties in Georgia.
In addition to the Freeze Warning, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through 10 a.m. Monday, with wind chills falling as low as 16 degrees, increasing the risk of hypothermia for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and hard freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and may cause unprotected outdoor pipes to freeze or burst.
Residents are urged to take precautions now, including:
- Covering or bringing in sensitive plants
- Wrapping and draining outdoor water pipes
- Allowing indoor faucets to drip slowly
- Wearing warm layers, hats, and gloves if outdoors
Travelers and early morning commuters should also use caution due to the prolonged cold.
Temperatures are expected to gradually improve later Monday as daytime heating returns.
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