Florida Freeze Warning Hits Tampa Bay Area With Interior Citrus Near 27 Degrees Before a Big Warm-Up Next Week
FLORIDA — A freeze warning is in effect across parts of the Tampa Bay region as another cold night settles in, with some inland communities facing temperatures cold enough to threaten sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing before a big warming trend arrives next week.
Freeze Warning Targets Inland Areas Near Tampa Bay
The alert map shows freeze-related cold weather headlines covering a wide inland swath of west-central Florida, including communities around Lakeland, Bartow, Wauchula, Sebring, Arcadia, Inverness, and Spring Hill. Coastal areas closer to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice appear outside the freeze-warning shading, reflecting the typical coastal moderation that can keep temperatures a few degrees warmer overnight.
Interior Citrus Could Drop as Low as 27 Degrees
The advisory box highlights Interior Citrus as a key concern area, with temperatures as low as 27 degrees possible. That range can be cold enough to damage tender vegetation and stress citrus trees, especially in spots that hold cold air overnight or in areas with lighter winds and clear skies.
Wind Chills Near 29 Degrees Under Cold Weather Advisory
Alongside the freeze warning, the graphic notes a cold weather advisory elsewhere tied to wind chills falling to around 29 degrees. Even when air temperatures are slightly above freezing, the wind can make it feel colder and increase the risk for exposure for anyone working outside early in the morning.
One More Cold Night, Then a Strong Warming Trend
The update accompanying the map suggests this is the final major cold night before conditions flip. A strong warming trend next week is expected to bring noticeably milder afternoons, helping the region shake off the repeated cold alerts and reducing the overnight freeze risk for many communities.
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