Summary
Florida is preparing for unusually cold weather, including possible snow flurries, as winter storms hit many parts of the United States. While Florida is less affected compared to other states, residents and wildlife are taking precautions due to the cold temperatures.
Key Facts
- Florida expects cold weather this weekend, with temperatures potentially dropping into the 30s Fahrenheit in South Florida.
- There's a 10 to 20% chance of snow flurries in the Tampa Bay area, though no major accumulation is expected.
- The cold weather is part of a larger winter storm affecting the Midwest and South, including a cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Residents in South Florida are advised to wear layers and limit time outdoors due to the cold.
- Despite the cold, events like the Gasparilla Pirate Fest and a hockey game in Tampa are still scheduled to occur.
- Many attractions, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, will remain open, though their water parks will be closed.
- Florida zoos are taking measures to protect animals from the cold, such as providing heaters and moving animals indoors.
- Non-native animals like iguanas may enter a torpid state or fall from trees due to the cold.
