Key Facts

• Millions of people in Florida received warnings about the risk of hypothermia due to unusual cold weather.
• These cold temperatures are rare and usually happen between December and February, making this November event unexpected.
• The National Weather Service issued advisories for cold weather and freeze, especially pointing out the risk for children, the elderly, and those without proper heating.
• Wind chills are predicted to drop as low as 19 degrees in the Florida Panhandle and into the 20s and 30s on the Peninsula.
• The cold weather warnings started late Monday and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning.
• Prolonged exposure to wind chill values of 30 degrees or lower can cause hypothermia.
• Residents are advised to wear warm clothing such as hats and gloves, and to bring pets indoors.
• The cold weather comes after a period of unseasonably warm temperatures, creating a roughly 40-degree temperature drop in some areas over just a few days.