Active AlertsSears, FL
Extreme Cold Warning
Wind Advisory
What: For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as the middle to upper teens expected. For the Freeze Warning, a HARD FREEZE due to sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid to upper 20s expected.
Where: Glades and Hendry Counties.
When: For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning and Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning
What: For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as the middle to upper teens expected. For the Freeze Warning, a HARD FREEZE due to sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid to upper 20s expected.
Where: Glades and Hendry Counties.
When: For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning and Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.