4 watches in effect for 4 regions in the area

• Sumter

  Freeze Watch

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1204 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 Sumter-Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Inland Levy- Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando- Including the cities of Hernando Beach, Lake Panasoffkee, Bushnell, Wildwood, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Bronson, Homosassa, Williston, Brooksville, The Villages, Inverness, Yankeetown, Bayport, Spring Hill, and Chiefland 1204 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

• Lake, Northern, Southern

  Freeze Watch

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1235 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including the cities of Groveland, Clermont, Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, Mascotte, Deltona, Deland, and Debary 1235 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 26 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Inland Volusia and Lake Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

• Marion, Eastern, Central, Western

  Freeze Watch

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 743 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 Suwannee-Union-Bradford-Gilchrist-Coastal Nassau-Eastern Alachua- Eastern Putnam-Eastern Marion-Western Clay-Western Alachua- Western Putnam-Central Marion-Western Marion-Southeastern Columbia-Southwestern Columbia- Including the cities of Trenton, Anthony, Gainesville, Bostwick, Suwannee Springs, Oleno State Park, High Springs, Watertown, Moss Bluff, Lake Butler, Archer, Bellair, Lake City, Palatka, Carraway, Yulee, Newburn, Columbia, Doctors Inlet, Lulu, McAlpin, Middleburg, Burbank, Newnans Lake, Lakeside, Fernandina Beach, Ocala Airport, Gainesville Airport, Live Oak, Starke, Weirsdale, New River, Newberry, Lynne, Ocala, Amelia City, and Houston 743 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

• Volusia, Coastal, Inland

  Freeze Watch

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1235 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including the cities of Groveland, Clermont, Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, Mascotte, Deltona, Deland, and Debary 1235 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 26 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Inland Volusia and Lake Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.