Headline:
Freeze Warning issued January 6 at 1:37PM EST until January 7 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Freeze Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 10:37am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For
the Cold Weather Advisory and Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM
EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Appropriate action
should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have
adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children,
the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the
cold. Take measures to protect them.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take measures to protect young children, the elderly and the
homeless. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or
allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender plants
from the cold.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Hamilton; Eastern Alachua; Western Hamilton; Trout River; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL