Summary
Cold Arctic air from a weakened polar vortex is bringing unusually low temperatures to the U.S., reaching as far south as Florida. Freeze warnings and frost advisories are in place in the southern states, including Florida, due to this cold weather. This weather pattern is expected to bring multiple cold waves over the next two weeks.
Key Facts
- A polar vortex weakening has allowed cold Arctic air to move south into the U.S.
- States in the Midwest like North Dakota and Minnesota have seen temperatures drop below zero.
- Florida and Georgia are experiencing freeze warnings and frost advisories.
- Northern Florida is seeing temperatures lower than usual, though frost is not abnormal there during this time.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Frost Advisory for several counties in North Florida.
- Tallahassee may have lows of 37 degrees, while Jacksonville could see lows in the lower 40s.
- Central and South Florida will also cool down, but not reach frost levels.
- Additional cold waves are expected from December 10 to 19, affecting states from the Midwest to Florida.
