Headline:
Freeze Watch issued January 7 at 12:38AM EST until January 8 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 9:38pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 possible. Hard Freeze conditions
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM
to 9 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight
through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 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.
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