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South Florida Cold Snap: Arctic Air to Bring Freezing Temperatures This Weekend

WPLG Local 10January 30, 20261 min1,020 views
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Arctic Air Arrives in South Florida

  • 🥶 Frigid air is expected to descend upon South Florida this weekend, causing temperatures to drop drastically.
  • ⚠️ Wind chills are predicted to reach the 20s, making it feel significantly colder than the actual temperature.

Record-Breaking Low Temperatures

  • 🌡️ Forecast lows for Sunday morning have been lowered to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • ❄️ If temperatures reach 34 degrees, it would be the coldest temperature recorded since Christmas morning in 1989.
  • ⏳ This prolonged cold spell is expected to last for a couple of days, with temperatures remaining in the 30s into Monday morning.

Current Conditions and Approaching Front

  • ☀️ Currently, South Florida is experiencing pleasant conditions with temperatures in the 70s and some sunshine.
  • ☁️ However, clouds are building to the south and are expected to move north overnight, potentially bringing light showers to areas from the Keys to Broward County.
  • 💨 The cold front is projected to move through on Saturday, initiating the significant temperature drop.

Wind Chill and Duration of Cold

  • 🥶 The wind chills are anticipated to be even colder than the actual air temperatures.
  • 📊 Computer models are being used to track the exact timing and duration of how long this cold air mass will persist over the region.
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