Say goodbye to 2007 and say goodbye to warm temperatures. News 13 meteorologist Danny Treanor says the next couple of days will bring Central Florida some of the coldest air we have had in five years.
Tuesday will remain warm and humid, but as we push through Tuesday afternoon temperatures will peak at 70 degrees and then go downhill from there.
If you go to the football game, bring along a jacket, because it could be cool and windy by the end of the game.
There is a 10 to 20 percent chance of rain in Osceola and Brevard counties.
There is a freeze warning in effect for Flagler, Marion and Sumter counties. There is a freeze watch in effect for Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Brevard and Osceola counties
Tuesday night, Central Florida can look forward to a low of 37 degrees, but by daybreak Wednesday the wind chills will be around 27 degrees with some gusty winds up to 20 mph.
Time To Clean The Chimney
Firefighters say that now is the time to make sure your home will be safe. They said they are concerned because it has been a while since temperatures have gotten that low, and many fireplaces may not be safe to use.
The last time it got chilly, a dirty fireplace caused one home to go up in flames in Oviedo -- something they don't want to see happen again.
"The buildup gets in there and it'll reach it's ignition temperatures. It'll basically flare up and you'll have a fire inside the chimney itself," said Commander Mark Edgil, of Volusia Fire Services.
Firefighters also warn homeowners to use space heaters in a clear area and that a stove should not be used to provide heat.
Crops Shiver
Meanwhile Central Florida farmers are also keeping a close eye on the forecast.
Things like citrus and strawberries are incredibly vulnerable to the cold weather.
Some farms are already making preparations to turn on sprinklers to coat the plants with a protective layer of ice if it gets too cold.
For strawberries, though, only the plant is saved. The ripe berries will be lost.
But some spots have an advantage.
"Lake Jessup back here usually keeps it two or three degrees warmer than the surrounding area, and that usually does it for us," said Gerald Farley, a strawberry farmer.
Recognizing Hypothermia
If you are a native Floridian, you may be a little hazy on how to recognize when the cold becomes dangerous. Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it can occur even at cool temperatures if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water. The symptoms of hypothermia are:
In Adults:
Shivering/exhaustion
Confusion/fumbling hands
Memory loss/slurred speech
Drowsiness
In Infants:
Bright red, cold skin
Very low energy
If you notice any of these signs, take the person's temperature. If it is below 95 degrees, the situation is an emergency. Call 911 and get medical attention immediately.
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