ORLANDO, Fla. – Hi there, Insiders — Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos here, talking once again about the cold. A cold front moved through early Thursday, bringing some rain to the area, but the bigger story is what’s coming next.
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Much colder air settles in tonight, triggering weather warnings and advisories as temperatures drop across Central Florida. Chilly conditions will stick around into the morning hours, so plan ahead.
Click here for the full forecast and details on just how cold it’ll get.
Is Florida getting colder??? 🥶
Hi there — Meteorologist Michelle Morgan here. I’ve lived in Central Florida for more than 25 years, and honestly, I don’t remember cold snaps this cold or this long. Either I was too young… or just didn’t really pay attention to it.
Just this past weekend, we felt the coldest air in 16 years — and it was downright frigid. Temperatures plunged into the 20s, and for many, it felt like Florida had suddenly felt like the Arctic… minus the snow.
So naturally, the question pops up: Is Florida getting colder? It may feel that way during a sharp freeze, but the real story is more surprising. While winters are warming overall, extreme cold events can still happen — and when they do, they stand out even more.
Click here to read more and see what’s really going on behind the numbers.
Our historic arctic stretch is over - where did it come from? 🥶❄️
Sheesh — was it cold. Like COLD cold. That blast of Arctic air was no joke, leaving behind damage to plants, homes, roads, and more across Central Florida.
Welcome back, insiders! Meteorologist David Nazario here to break down (yes, there’s a pun coming) what caused such a long-lasting freeze — and why it hit us so hard.
Ever heard of the polar vortex? It’s a winter buzzword for a reason. What we just experienced was a polar vortex breakdown, and that’s what sent our temperatures straight into the dumpster.
The good news? We’re finally warming back up. The not-so-good news? This kind of setup can happen again before winter wraps up.
Want the science behind it all? Check out my latest article HERE, where I break down what really happened — and why it mattered.