ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Extreme cold has flooded the Central Florida viewing area just as rising waters during a flash flood would. The end is near, but we\u2019re not quite there yet. <\/p>\n
Then we shift gears and start tracking warming trends and even some rain on the horizon. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what the week ahead could look like for all of us. <\/p>\n
The same conditions we saw last night will linger into this evening and Monday morning, albeit not of the same magnitude. Nevertheless NWS keeps us under an extreme cold warning (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
First things first \u2013 extreme cold remains in play. The warning issued yesterday will come back into play at 7 p.m. tonight and last until 10 a.m. Monday. These are pivotal times to remember, as a good majority of us head out first thing tomorrow for work or school. <\/p>\n
A freeze warning is also in effect for the same times above. So you must plan your Monday morning accordingly. <\/p>\n
All of us will be beneath a freeze warning tonight into Monday morning as round two settles in (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
As we get settled in this evening, you\u2019ll want to be cautious using your heater or setting it too high. Energy providers in the area have already made mention of reserves running thin, and capacity being pushed to its limits. <\/p>\n
Nevertheless, find ways to get warm because we\u2019ll be right back or below freezing by the midnight hour. <\/p>\n
The majority of our counties could spend around 6-8 hours below freezing once more, so while this isn\u2019t to the same extent as yesterday into this morning we still want to keep our prep work up. <\/p>\n
Feels like temps when the sun rises tomorrow will be sitting in the low to mid 20s. A thick jacket or coat is a requirement before you head outside. If you\u2019re one of the lucky ones who had it installed with their cars, the remote start and heater before you wander through the door will be such a huge perk. <\/p>\n
Brace yourself for another frigid morning, this time a little more crucial to plan around as you head back to the office or get off to school (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Heated seats and steering wheels? Take full advantage! <\/p>\n
Skies will be clear but winds will stay somewhat breezy. Today we\u2019ve seen winds between 15-25 mph, and tomorrow especially mid afternoon we\u2019ll continue to feel occasional gusts approaching 15-20 mph. <\/p>\n
There is some hope \u2013 some being the key here. Afternoon highs will rebound into the low to mid 50s, so the persistent sunshine will actually feel just a tad more realistic than it did today. <\/p>\n
Please spend some time ensuring you\u2019re taking care of yourselves just as much as your homes and other property. We can\u2019t continue to work hard and enjoy the upcoming pleasant weather if our immune systems take a hit. <\/p>\n
Speaking of pleasant weather, by Tuesday and Wednesday the 60s and maybe some stray 70s during the warmest section of the afternoon will make a return. <\/p>\n
We will start to climb out of this cold pit over the next few days (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because we\u2019re awaiting the arrival of a smaller pulse of energy that\u2019s going to try and tank our temperatures again. This one won\u2019t be nearly as strong, so we won\u2019t have to worry about freezing conditions, ice, or even snow.<\/p>\n
This does come with a chance for some morning rains in a few spots as the leading edge of the cold air dome swings through. With what warmth we can generate between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning, the atmosphere might have enough juice to give us some much-needed rainfall. <\/p>\n
Cold has been the name of the game, but I\u2019ve been hearing reports of more and more fires being sparked suddenly. On top of that, extreme drought is beginning to show face in some of our viewing area which is never a good sign. <\/p>\n
Thursday we might actually see some rain coming through before another small push of cooler temperatures (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Rain chances do remain on the lower side though, and we are by no means advertising a rainy Thursday. More like the typical tempo for a Florida winter, where a small dousing of rain hits just before cold air flies in behind it. <\/p>\n
Slowly but surely, we will start to see this aggressive pattern over North America break down, and allow a ridge to start moving our way to warm temps up (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
By the first weekend of February, conditions should be pleasant here across town. No major wintry weather ahead for the time being, and looking down the pike towards Valentines Day we could be in ABOVE average temperatures all over again! <\/p>\n
More on that to come, for now let\u2019s continue to brave this arctic invasion together as a community. <\/p>\n
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