Winds picking up as ‘extreme cold’ moves into Central Florida

All of Central Florida is bracing for what is expected to be a record-cold weekend.RadarSevere Weather AlertsThe region is under an extreme cold weather warning on Saturday evening into Sunday and Monday when low temps in the upper teens and low 20s are possible.That’s why WESH 2’s First Warning Weather team has declared Severe Weather Warning Day for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.Temps will be dangerously cold after sunset Saturday night.Live updates2:30 p.m.: Snow flurries spotted in Tallahassee12:30 p.m.: NWS says gusty winds north and west are already reaching 20-25+ mphFirst Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

All of Central Florida is bracing for what is expected to be a record-cold weekend.

The region is under an extreme cold weather warning on Saturday evening into Sunday and Monday when low temps in the upper teens and low 20s are possible.

That’s why WESH 2’s First Warning Weather team has declared Severe Weather Warning Day for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Temps will be dangerously cold after sunset Saturday night.

Live updates

2:30 p.m.: Snow flurries spotted in Tallahassee

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2pm EST 1/31/26:

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, we have flurries/light snow racing through the region this afternoon. Let us know if you’re seeing any flurries or snow where you are!

They won’t last long and no accumulation is expected.#ALwx #GAwx #FLwx pic.twitter.com/0hVdKMUIwg

— NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) January 31, 2026

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12:30 p.m.: NWS says gusty winds north and west are already reaching 20-25+ mph

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12:30pm update: Gusty winds are on the way this afternoon and evening. Observations to our north and west are already reaching 20-25+ mph, especially as clouds start to clear. Be sure to have loose outdoor objects secured and use caution driving in windy conditions. pic.twitter.com/lLUVkPzUke

— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) January 31, 2026

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First Warning Weather

Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.