Central Florida Faces Freezing Temperatures, Frost Advisories Issued

Central Florida is bracing for another frigid morning as temperatures plummeted to freezing levels overnight, with frost and freeze warnings in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service has designated the morning hours as “Impact Weather” due to the extreme cold, with wind chill making it feel even colder.

First Warning Meteorologist Eric Burris reported live from Marion County, where temperatures dropped to 30 degrees, with frost advisories in place for Flagler, Volusia, Lake, and Sumter counties. “It’s a cold start to the day, and we’re seeing some of the coldest air in Marion County,” Burris said. “We’ll have live reports all morning long.”

Wednesday morning saw feels-like temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s, with frost forming in northern areas. Despite sunny skies, highs are expected to remain in the 50s and 60s, well below average for this time of year. Another cold front is expected to push through overnight, dropping temperatures even further, with Thursday morning lows in the upper 30s in Orlando.

Residents are advised to bundle up and prepare for another chilly day on Thursday, with highs only reaching the mid-50s. Warmer weather is expected to return by Friday, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s. However, another cold front on Saturday will bring scattered showers and cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid-60s.

The First Warning Weather team, including Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda, and Cam Tran, is closely monitoring the situation. Stay updated with the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast on WESH 2 and download the WESH 2 News app for real-time alerts.