{"id":165534,"date":"2026-02-23T11:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/165534\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:54:13","slug":"central-florida-red-flag-and-freeze-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/165534\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Red Flag and Freeze Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Central Florida is under a Weather Alert Day this Monday due to a high risk of outside fires and a significant drop in temperatures. <\/p>\n

A Red Flag warning is in effect for our area because of critically low humidity and gusty winds that could cause any fire to spread rapidly.<\/p>\n

The alert comes as cold air returns to the area, ending several days of unseasonable warmth.<\/p>\n

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Morning Forecast: Monday, February 23, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Temperatures in Central Florida dropped into the 30s and 40s early Monday morning.<\/p>\n

Monday is expected to be breezy and cool despite ample sunshine. <\/p>\n

Afternoon high temperatures will reach the 50s following a period of above-average heat earlier in the week.<\/p>\n

Conditions will turn colder Monday night into early Tuesday morning. <\/p>\n

Low temperatures are forecast to fall into the upper 20s and low 30s across our area.<\/p>\n

A Cold Weather Advisory will also be in effect on Tuesday morning. <\/p>\n

Residents are expected to encounter wind chill values in the 20s as they start the day.<\/p>\n

A freeze warning will be activated through the overnight hours and remain in place until early Tuesday morning.<\/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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