Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Central Florida Braces for Freezing Temperatures
Central Florida is getting very cold because a strong cold front is moving through.
This front will bring much colder air and strong winds.
On Friday morning, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s, which might feel even colder because of the wind.
A freeze warning is in effect for most of Central Florida, except for some areas in Brevard County.
People are advised to protect their plants, pets, and outdoor pipes from the cold.
After Friday, temperatures will warm up a bit on Saturday but another cold front is expected on Sunday.
A strong cold front is moving through Central Florida, bringing a significant drop in temperatures.
A freeze warning is in effect for most of Central Florida from 1 AM to 9 AM on Friday, 16 January.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 20s early Friday morning, with wind chill making it feel colder.
Residents are advised to take precautions to protect plants, pets, and outdoor pipes from the cold.
Temperatures are expected to rebound into the low 70s on Saturday, with another cold front expected on Sunday.
- Who
- Residents of Central Florida
- What
- A significant drop in temperatures due to a cold front
- When
- Thursday morning to Friday morning, with another front on Sunday
- Where
- Central Florida, except areas east of Interstate 95 in Brevard County
- Why
- A strong cold front is moving through the region, bringing colder, drier conditions
- Region Affected
- Central Florida
- Cold Front Timing
- Thursday morning to afternoon
- Freeze Warning Duration
- 1 AM to 9 AM, Friday, 16 January
- Expected Low Temperatures
- Upper 20s (Friday morning)
- Expected High Temperatures (Friday afternoon)
- 50s to low 60s
- Expected High Temperatures (Saturday)
- Low 70s
- Next Cold Front
- Sunday
