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Freeze Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ063-290500-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.FZ.W.0002.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CW.Y.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Ortona, Lakeport,
Brighton Seminole, Buckhead Ridge, and Muse
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  28 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ058-281400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0005.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0006.260129T0700Z-260129T1400Z/
Okeechobee-
Including the cities of Fort Drum, Basinger, and Okeechobee
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 25. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 29 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
  cold wind chills as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Okeechobee.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
  Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM
  EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
  other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Bring pets
and potted plants indoors. Check on elderly neighbors to make sure
their furnace is working. To prevent freezing and possible bursting
of outdoor water pipes, they can be wrapped, drained or allowed to
drip slowly.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ057-281345-
/O.UPG.KTBW.FZ.A.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.W.0007.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Highlands-
Including the cities of Placid Lakes, Avon Park, and Sebring
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 27. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  31 expected.

* WHERE...Highlands County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ043-052-056-061-139-142-148-239-242-248-249-251-281345-
/O.UPG.KTBW.FZ.A.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.W.0007.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Sumter-Polk-Hardee-DeSoto-Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal
Hernando-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-Inland Pasco-
Inland Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Bushnell, Zephyrhills, Inverness,
Arcadia, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Yankeetown, Wildwood, Dade
City, Brandon, Williston, Crystal River, Lakeland, Winter Haven,
Cedar Key, Plant City, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Bayport, The
Villages, Sun City Center, Lake Panasoffkee, Bronson, Chiefland,
Hernando Beach, Homosassa, and Bowling Green
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 27. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Florida.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST this morning.
  For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ262-281345-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.W.0007.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Inland Charlotte-
Including the cities of Babcock Ranch
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 27. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  31 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Charlotte County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$


Cold Weather Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ063-290500-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.FZ.W.0002.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CW.Y.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Ortona, Lakeport,
Brighton Seminole, Buckhead Ridge, and Muse
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  28 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ066-070-290500-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CW.Y.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
Hendry-Inland Collier County-
Including the cities of Bunker Hill, Clewiston, Sunniland, Felda,
North Blocks Golde, Miles City, Immokalee, Hendry Correctional,
Golden Gate, and Orange Tree
850 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Hendry and Inland Collier County Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

ATV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ058-281400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0005.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0006.260129T0700Z-260129T1400Z/
Okeechobee-
Including the cities of Fort Drum, Basinger, and Okeechobee
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 25. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 29 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
  cold wind chills as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Okeechobee.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
  Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM
  EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
  other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Bring pets
and potted plants indoors. Check on elderly neighbors to make sure
their furnace is working. To prevent freezing and possible bursting
of outdoor water pipes, they can be wrapped, drained or allowed to
drip slowly.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ259-281400-
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0006.260129T0700Z-260129T1400Z/
Inland Saint Lucie-
Including the cities of Saint Lucie West and Tradition
244 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Saint Lucie.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Heil

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-265-281345-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CW.Y.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Anna Maria Island, Englewood, Lehigh
Acres, Venice, Largo, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Port
Charlotte, Cape Coral, Apollo Beach, Captiva, Tampa, Westchase,
Sanibel, Fort Myers, Clearwater, and Bradenton
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 27. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Lee, Coastal
  Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight
  tonight to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

TBW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ149-255-260-281345-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CW.Y.0006.260129T0500Z-260129T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Coastal Pasco-Inland Manatee-Inland Sarasota-
Including the cities of Parrish, Myakka City, Hudson, North Port,
Port Richey, and Lakewood Ranch
1238 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  31. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as
  27 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pasco, Inland Manatee, and Inland Sarasota
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST this morning. For
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1023 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

GMZ031-282200-
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260128T2200Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
1023 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds near 20 knots.

* WHERE...Florida Bay.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1023 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

GMZ032>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-282200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260128T2200Z/
Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM
out and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1023 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds near 20 knots.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, and Gulf waters
  including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
641 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ168-290000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
641 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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