ORLANDO, Fla. – Hi Insiders, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here.
Central Florida is bracing for a cold snap we haven’t seen in about 16 years. An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for much of the region, with dangerous wind chills possibly dropping into the single digits and teens by Sunday morning. Click here for the full forecast.
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Say it isn’t snow ...❄️
The coldest air Central Florida has seen since 2010 is expected to move in Saturday evening. Hi guys, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges here. With this rare surge of cold, there’s even a slight chance of snowflakes in Florida.
The National Weather Service has highlighted the Gulf Coast and a small portion of Central Florida’s east coast for a very low probability of wintry precipitation Sunday morning. Any flakes would form differently along each coast due to very dry air. Click here to read more.
Cold and more cold 🥶
Did you notice it’s a little cold outside? Maybe a little too cold? I hope you’ve managed to find a warm and cozy spot to pop open our latest newsletter! This is meteorologist David Nazario, and I sincerely appreciate you joining us here!
Central Florida has been hit hard by the cold, in a variety of ways! But the hardest push has yet to come, and it looks like Feb. 1 will be its introduction.
While the cold has completely stolen the spotlight in town, there’s a few other variables we must battle through ahead of the arctic plunge that awaits us. I have a thorough breakdown right HERE ready for you, and I highly encourage if you have questions, ask your weather team here at News 6 any and all questions. Find me on social media as well if you’d like to chat about this upcoming winter event!
Hard Freeze Likely This Weekend — Don’t Forget the Ps
Hi, Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos here. Central Florida homes are built to withstand extreme heat, intense sun, and powerful tropical winds — not extended periods of freezing temperatures.
In most winters, our main concerns are pets and plants during a brief cold snap. But with rare, prolonged dangerous cold, exposed pipes can become a serious issue when temperatures stay below freezing for more than 4 to 6 hours. Click here to read more.