Temperatures forecast to plummet into the 20s across much of Central Florida

Central Florida is bracing for a powerful cold front that will bring Arctic air and dangerously cold conditions Saturday night into Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, the first since the agency simplified its watches and warnings in 2024. Temperatures are forecast to plummet into the 20s across much of Central Florida, with wind-chill values possibly dropping between 7°F and 18°F. Residents are advised to take precautions, including dressing in layers, limiting time outdoors, and safeguarding homes and pets. There may be a slight chance of snow flurries or a brief wintry mix in far western parts of Central Florida. The cold front will bring strong winds that will accelerate heat loss from exposed skin, making conditions feel far colder than the thermometer shows.