A cold weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Miami-Dade and Broward counties ahead of a series of cold fronts.
It will be in effect from 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. Friday, the NWS said.
But what does the alert mean, and how should residents respond?
Cold weather advisory
According to the NWS, a cold weather advisory is the least severe of its cold weather alerts. It essentially means: be aware, dangerously cold conditions are expected.
Though it could be worse, that doesn’t mean you should ignore the advisory. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold air will find its way into SoFlo late tonight into Friday morning. A Freeze Warning is in effect for Glades and Hendry, Cold Weather Advisory for much of the rest of the area for wind chill impacts. Lows: around 30 for Lake region, upper 30s-low 40s around the metro areas. pic.twitter.com/kbVw7boLnc
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) January 15, 2026
Tips for a cold weather advisory
“Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors,” the NWS warns.
Additionally, you should:
use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
keep pets indoors as much as possible.
make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Other cold weather alerts
Other cold weather alerts include:
Extreme cold watch. This alerts people to “be prepared,” because “extremely dangerous cold conditions or wind chill values are possible, but the occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain.”
Extreme cold warning. This alerts people to “take action!” as extremely dangerous cold conditions or wind chill values are expected or occurring.