Summary
People in Florida have been warned about very cold temperatures due to a new winter storm affecting the U.S. South and Southeast. This weather system has already caused significant snow and ice in other parts of the U.S. and is predicted to bring freezing conditions further north. Citrus farmers in Florida are advised to prepare for colder weather, while the storm's impact could extend from the Gulf Coast up through the Northeast.
Key Facts
- People in Florida were alerted to possible freezing temperatures over the coming days.
- A winter storm has already caused at least nine deaths and left many without power.
- Florida has avoided the worst effects so far but still faces cold weather alerts.
- The storm may bring freeze conditions deep into South Florida.
- Farmers, especially in citrus-growing areas, should prepare for multiple nights below freezing.
- The worst of the cold could affect areas from southern Louisiana to Delaware, missing Florida.
- The forecast suggests that Florida will see temperatures about 16 degrees colder than usual.
- Cold temperatures are expected to persist in the eastern U.S. until early February.
