WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Arctic air is arriving into the region with gusty winds, leading to a rare and dangerous cold night across South Florida.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from through 7 AM Sunday, with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph, and isolated stronger gusts possible. Secure outdoor items early, as conditions deteriorate quickly late today.
A Freeze Warning and an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for all of our area due to freezing temperatures and wind chills in then teens-low 20s Sunday morning.
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Temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s overnight. Wind chills drop into the teens, with a few spots nearing single digits late tonight. This level of cold is unusual for the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast and poses serious risks to people, pets, plants, and exposed pipes.
Boating conditions worsen rapidly late today and tonight. Gale warning is in effect through Sunday afternoon for seas near 10-15 feet and winds 30-40 knots.
Despite sunshine returning Sunday, afternoon highs only reach the upper 40s to low 50s. Breezy northwest winds keep wind chills uncomfortable all day. Outdoor exposure should be limited, especially during the morning.
The cold pattern continues, another freeze Sunday night into Monday morning. A Freeze Warning and an Extreme Cold Warning have been issued again for the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County for Sunday night into Monday morning.
Gradual warming begins Monday afternoon. Frost and freezing temperatures remain possible into early next week, especially inland and rural areas.
