Summary
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings in Florida due to an arctic blast. This cold wave could help control invasive species like Burmese pythons that harm local ecosystems. Animals like iguanas and alligators may also be affected by the freezing temperatures.
Key Facts
- Florida is experiencing an arctic blast that will lower temperatures significantly.
- This weather event can help reduce the number of Burmese pythons, a harmful invasive species in Florida.
- Burmese pythons negatively impact the local wildlife, including raccoons and bobcats.
- The cold can cause iguanas to lose muscle control and fall from trees.
- Alligators become less active at temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The extreme cold could feel like single digits when wind chill is factored in.
- Cold temperatures may break records in some Florida areas.
- People need to take precautions to protect themselves, pets, and plants from the cold.
