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Florida Urges Cold Weather Preparedness Ahead of Arctic Blast
State emergency management agency advises residents to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants as temperatures plummet.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:23pm
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management is warning residents and visitors to prepare for an incoming cold front that is expected to bring the coldest temperatures of the winter season across the state this weekend and into early next week. The agency is urging Floridians to follow the 'Five P's of Cold Weather Preparedness' by protecting people, pets, pipes, and plants, while also practicing fire safety.
Why it matters
With the potential for single-digit wind chills in North Florida and temperatures in the 20s and 30s across much of the state, the cold front poses serious risks for residents who are not prepared, including the possibility of injuries, fires, and property damage. The state is taking proactive steps to help prevent these issues and keep families safe during the extended period of cold conditions.
The details
The cold front is expected to arrive Friday night into Saturday morning, with low temperatures dropping into the 20s and wind chills falling into the teens. As the system moves through the state, arctic air will continue to surge southward, potentially bringing the coldest conditions Central and South Florida have experienced since 2010. Strong, gusty winds will make the conditions feel significantly colder, with wind chills potentially dropping into the single digits across North Florida, the teens to 20s in Central Florida, and the 20s to 30s across South Florida and the Florida Keys.
- The cold front is expected to arrive Friday night into Saturday morning.
- Low temperatures are forecast to drop into the 20s, with wind chills falling into the teens.
- As the system moves through the state, arctic air will continue to surge southward through Saturday and Sunday.
The players
Florida Division of Emergency Management
The state agency responsible for coordinating emergency management and disaster response efforts in Florida.
Kevin Guthrie
The Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
What they’re saying
“'Cold temperatures can pose serious risks for Florida residents who are not prepared. As colder conditions move across the state, I encourage everyone to follow the Five P's of Cold Weather Preparedness by protecting people, pets, pipes, and plants, while also practicing fire safety. Taking these simple but important steps can help keep families safe and prevent unnecessary damage during cold weather.'”
— Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management
What’s next
The Florida Division of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to residents as the cold front moves through the state.
The takeaway
With the potential for the coldest temperatures in over a decade, this cold front poses significant risks for Floridians who are not prepared. By following the 'Five P's of Cold Weather Preparedness' and practicing fire safety, residents can help protect themselves, their homes, and their communities during this extended period of cold conditions.
