{"id":164446,"date":"2026-02-22T04:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164446\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T04:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:45:10","slug":"weather-alert-day-monday-as-fire-threat-intensifies-across-central-florida-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164446\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Alert Day Monday as fire threat intensifies across Central Florida \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A Weather Alert Day is in effect for Monday as the fire threat increases across Central Florida.<\/p>\n

A strong cold front will move into the area Sunday and bring the threat for wildfires and cold temps across the region.<\/p>\n

Scattered showers will develop ahead of the front early Sunday, but some will stay dry. Highs for Sunday will be in the 70s.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Satuday, February 21, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Very dry and cool air moves in behind the front starting late Sunday.<\/p>\n

Gusty northwesterly winds and dry vegetation will lead to high fire danger, and a Red Flag Warning is now in effect across most of the area.<\/p>\n

A Red Flag Warning means conditions are favorable for the rapid spread of brushfires.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Satuday, February 21, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

The fire danger continues to increase on Monday, with much of Central Florida under a Very High fire threat. <\/p>\n

A Fire Weather Watch is already posted for Monday, and wildfires due the day will be capable of spreading rapidly.<\/p>\n

The cold air behind the front will also keep temperatures well below average. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will only be in the 50s and low 60s.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Satuday, February 21, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

The threat of a freeze continues to increase in northwest areas Tuesday morning, and a frost is becoming likely in parts of the area Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Warmer weather does return for the back end of next week.<\/p>\n

Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the Weather Alert Day on Monday.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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