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ORLANDO, Fla. – Winter seems unwilling to let go of its icy grip on Central Florida just yet, as another cold front is expected to settle over the area come Monday night.
Although this upcoming chill won’t mirror the severity or duration of the deep freeze experienced in late January, residents should still take necessary precautions to protect their homes and gardens.
In that harsh January cold snap, temperatures across Central Florida plunged into the 20s for extended periods, causing significant damage to crops, tropical plants, and lawns throughout the region.
How Tonight Compare to Deep Freeze
Current temperature forecasts suggest overnight lows might flirt with freezing in areas such as Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. Thankfully, experts do not anticipate a repeat of January’s intense, prolonged freeze.
Latest temperature models hint at overnight lows dipping to near freezing in spots in Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. Luckily, a hard or prolonged freeze like January’s is not expected.
Cities northwest of I-4 could see a stretch of two-to-four hours at or just below freezing. Some of these areas include Ocala and Coleman.
Heading south across inland counties, areas like Leesburg, Orlando and Sanford will have a quick shot of dipping for to the freezing mark for an hour or so.
Along the coast, Volusia county will also have a chance to hit the freezing point, with a higher chance for those further inland.
The only area not included in the freeze warning is coastal Brevard as temperatures are expected to run just above freezing most of Tuesday morning.
Freeze Warning in Effect
Because lows will flirt with the freezing mark early Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for most of Central Florida. Nearly all inland counties are included, with the exception of coastal Brevard County early Tuesday.
Unfortunately, with many plants and crops still struggling to recover, even a short burst of frost and freezing temperatures could prove deadly for some.
Best Timing to Protect Plants
If you still have plants outside that have survived the Florida winter so far, Monday afternoon is your best window to take action. Cover them with blankets, sheets, frost cloth or bring potted plants inside, if possible.
Protection of Pipes
Unlike the January freeze that had many worrying about burst pipes and plumbing issues, significant pipe damage is not expected this time around. Temperatures just won’t stay cold long enough or fall low enough to create widespread plumbing trouble, especially compared to that deeper freeze earlier in the season.
Cold Weather Shelters
With temperatures dipping near freezing, several cold weather shelters are opening across the region. If you or someone you know needs a warm place to stay, click here for the updated list of locations.
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