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Residents brace for chilly weather

Posted at 4:51 PM, Jan 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-12 16:51:37-05

South Florida is bracing itself for the chilliest air of the season.

With that in mind, many of you might be running to your nearest store to stock up so you're not left out in the cold.

After sunset tonight, temps are expected to drop quickly into the 40s and even 30s for people along the Treasure Coast.

So if you don't have a decent coat and you plan to be outside, right now might be the time to go out and buy it.

Nicole Reed, with Back on the Rack consignment in West Palm Beach, says she has plenty. Most came from people who didn’t think they’d need winter coats here.

Now, she says, some people are probably rethinking that, and she’s seeing a lot of business from those who want their warm winter stuff back.

"So many people come in with coats wanting to sell their coats to me and I have all this winter stuff over-stocked, but this week it's been great...things are selling,  sweaters coats scarves and all that," Reed says.

You shouldn't be the only one bundling up tonight - make sure you take good care of your pets as well.

Bring them inside, and bring any temperature-sensitive plants you have indoors as well.