Freeze warnings are now in effect for the following areas tonight and tomorrow morning:
In Broward: If you live West of Interstate 95
In Miami-Dade: If you live West of the Turnpike
A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for all of South Florida for wind chills dropping in the 20s to low 30s late tonight and tomorrow morning.
Wind chill readings could be as cold as 20-25 for far Western Broward and Miami-Dade. Wind chills of 25-30 are expected generally along and east of Interstate 95 to the coast.
It looks like all of South Florida will see low temperatures in the 30s! Even tropical plants can sustain some damage with readings below 40 degrees for prolonged periods.
Take the following precautions:
1) Pets inside
2) Protect or bring sensitive plants and tropicals indoors.
3) Wear layers of clothes and hats and gloves if needed.
HERE ARE THE FORECAST LOWS ALONG WITH THE RECORD LOWS FOR TONIGHT:
FORECAST LOWS RECORD LOWS
MIAMI 36 35 - 1958
FT LAUDERDALE 35 31 - 1958 (LOWEST TEMP FOR THE MONTH)
MIAMI BEACH 39 37 - 1996 (LOWEST TEMP FOR THE MONTH)
WEST KENDALL 29
PARKLAND 30
Very cold but no record low for the date.
Check out current South Florida temperatures, our extended forecast and the latest U.S. temperatures as more cold air pours into the Midwest.