Freeze warnings and cold weather advisories issued across Florida and southeast Texas
Freeze warnings and cold weather advisories are in effect across Florida, southeast Georgia, and southern Texas from late January 18 through the morning of January 19, 2026. Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from −4 to -1°C (24–30°F), with wind chills near -6.6°C (20°F), are forecast in some areas during the warning period.
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A Freeze Warning remains in effect from 21:00 EST Sunday, January 18 to 09:00 EST Monday, January 19 for northeast and north-central Florida and southeast Georgia.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as −4 to −3°C (24 to 26°F) are expected across inland areas, including Suwannee, Columbia, Marion, and Alachua counties, and extending northward into Coffee, Appling, Wayne, and Glynn counties in Georgia. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 01:00–09:00 EST Monday, with wind chills dropping to −6.6 to −5.5°C (20 to 22°F ).
Meanwhile, a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisorywill be in effect from 00:00–09:00 EST Monday for Sumter, Polk, Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties in Central and inland Florida. Minimum temperatures are forecast to reach −3.9°C (25°F) in some inland areas, with wind chills near −5°C (23°F) during this period.
The Volusia, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties will remain under a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, which remain in effect from 00:00–09:00 EST Monday. Temperatures are expected to fall to around −1.6°C (29°F) with wind chills near −4.4°C (24°F ).
A Wind Advisory also remains valid from 10:00–16:00 EST Sunday, with west to northwest winds reaching 40 km/h (25 mph) and gusts up to 72 km/h (45 mph), possibly causing isolated power outages and downed limbs.
Multiple freeze warnings have also been issued across southern Texas. The Tascosa, Bexar, Dimmit, Frio, Karnes, Maverick, Wilson, and Zavala counties will remain under the warning from 02:00–09:00 CST Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to drop to -3°C (26°F) in these areas.
Meanwhile, the coastal and inland counties, including Victoria, Bee, Goliad, La Salle, Webb, Brazoria, Matagorda, and Galveston, the warnings are in effect from 04:00–09:00 CST Sunday, with lows of −1.6 to −1.1°C (29–30°F) being forecast.
Residents across all affected regions should cover or bring cold-sensitive plants indoors, insulate exposed outdoor pipes, and ensure that pets have adequate shelter.
Those using space heaters are advised to maintain clear space around heating units and avoid using grills or generators indoors due to carbon monoxide risks. The combination of freezing temperatures and strong winds will create hazardous conditions for the elderly, children, and individuals without access to heated shelter.
I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis. You can reach me at rishav(at)watchers(.)news.
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