{"id":134885,"date":"2026-01-28T12:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/134885\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:51:15","slug":"freeze-warning-issued-for-central-florida-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/134885\/","title":{"rendered":"Freeze Warning issued for Central Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A freeze warning has been issued for Central Florida, as temperatures are expected to drop to 32 degrees or lower this weekend, with Orlando forecast to reach a record low of 25 degrees.<\/p>\n

Current afternoon temperatures are in the upper 50s to low 60s, but a significant winter storm is on the way, bringing the coldest air the region has experienced since December 2010.<\/p>\n

The freeze warning indicates that residents should prepare for potential damage to crops and unprotected plants, as temperatures will drop to freezing levels overnight. <\/p>\n

While milder temperatures are forecasted for tomorrow and Friday with highs in the mid-60s to 70s, the weekend will bring a stark contrast with frigid conditions.<\/p>\n

Morning temperatures on Sunday are expected to plummet into the 20s across Central Florida, leading to a state-wide hard freeze. <\/p>\n

The anticipated record-breaking cold in Orlando will affect daily activities and potentially disrupt outdoor plans.<\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon, the high temperature is expected to only reach the 40s, with strong winds exacerbating the cold. <\/p>\n

Residents are advised to stay alert for updates from local weather services and take necessary precautions against the cold temperatures this weekend.<\/p>\n

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