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Freeze Warning

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Sun 02/01/2026 07:00 PM EST

End Time

Mon 02/02/2026 09:00 AM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Lakeland, FL ∙ Wahneta, FL ∙ De Soto City, FL ∙ Lake Weohyakapka, FL ∙ Holiday, FL ∙ Homosassa Springs, FL ∙ North Brooksville, FL ∙ Blanton, FL ∙ Oxford, FL ∙ Cedar Keys, FL

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1116 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning tonight, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8. For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning and Freeze Warning tonight, valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Technical Header

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