Freeze Warning Expanded Across South Florida as Miami-Dade and Broward Face High Risk of Overnight Freezing Temperatures

UNITED STATES — A rare and dangerous cold snap continues to tighten its grip on South Florida, prompting the National Weather Service to expand an existing Freeze Warning to include Metro Miami-Dade and Metro Broward counties, where the probability of temperatures falling below 33°F remains medium to high (40–70%) overnight into Sunday morning.

Forecasters say this cold outbreak is part of a broader winter pattern affecting large portions of the eastern United States, but the impacts in Florida are especially significant due to the region’s lack of cold-weather infrastructure and sensitive agriculture.

Freeze Warning Expanded Into Miami-Dade and Broward

According to the National Weather Service Miami office, the Freeze Warning now covers:

• Metro Miami-Dade
• Metro Broward
• Palm Beach County
• Inland Collier
• Hendry County
• The Glades region

The warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday, when the coldest temperatures are expected.

Meteorologists note that probabilities of sub-33°F temperatures remain elevated across much of inland South Florida, justifying the expansion of the warning farther south than initially anticipated.

Coldest Areas and Temperature Expectations

Forecast data shows widespread overnight lows ranging from the mid-20s to the low-30s, with the highest freeze risk inland, away from coastal moderation.

Areas with the highest odds of freezing temperatures include:

• Redlands
• Parkland
• Davie
• Weston
• Interior sections of Miami-Dade and Broward
• Hendry and Glades counties

Some rural locations may briefly dip below 30°F, raising the risk of hard freeze conditions, particularly in agricultural zones.

Agriculture and Infrastructure at Risk

Officials warn that this event poses a serious threat to crops, landscaping, and exposed infrastructure.

Primary concerns include:

• Damage to tender plants and citrus crops
• Burst or frozen exposed pipes
• Stress on livestock
• Increased danger for unsheltered individuals and pets

Residents and agricultural operators are urged to rush preparations to completion before temperatures drop overnight.

What Residents Should Do Tonight

Emergency managers recommend the following precautions:

• Cover or bring sensitive plants indoors
• Protect exposed plumbing
• Bring pets inside overnight
• Dress in layers and limit overnight outdoor exposure
• Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors

Even brief exposure to freezing temperatures can cause damage in areas unaccustomed to cold weather.

When Will Conditions Improve?

Temperatures are expected to slowly rebound Sunday afternoon, but forecasters caution that cold mornings may persist into early next week, even as daytime highs trend upward.

While this freeze is not expected to set long-term records, its geographic reach and timing make it one of the more impactful cold events South Florida has seen in recent years.

Bottom Line

This is not a typical Florida cold snap. With freezing probabilities remaining elevated across Miami-Dade, Broward, and inland South Florida, residents are urged to take the warning seriously and act quickly.

WaldronNews will continue monitoring national and regional weather developments and provide updates as conditions evolve.

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