Orlando is set to experience a rare Arctic blast with temperatures predicted to plunge into the 20s, prompting warnings for potential hard freeze conditions.

Orlando and Central Florida are under extreme cold and freeze warnings as dangerously cold temperatures arrive later today, and plummet further during the overnight hours. Temperatures are forecast to reach near or below freezing,

Lake County Transit will provide free transportation to cold weather shelters. via fixed route (LakeXpress). Residents who are unable to reach a shuttle stop and need transportation to the cold weather shelter on Saturday or Sunday must call Lake County Connection at 352-742-2612 before 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 to make arrangements.

The front moves into Central Florida from the northwest to the southeast, bringing scattered showers (30–50%) and gusty winds. Winds turn breezy from the west and northwest in the afternoon, gusting up to 25 mph.

FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking more freezing air tonight and a recap of the record smashing temps. of the past few days in central Florida.

After a brief warm-up earlier in the week, a strong cold front will sweep across Florida Saturday, followed by a surge of Arctic air from the north. Behind the front, west-northwest winds could gust 35-45 mph or more Saturday afternoon and into the evening, helping to pull frigid air deep into the peninsula.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, temperatures in the Orlando area will vary, with communities north of Orlando remaining in the 60s and Orlando itself reaching the low 70s. The weather forecast indicates a continuation of mostly cloudy conditions after a foggy ...

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a freeze warning for parts of Central Florida for overnight into Tuesday morning with forecast temperatures expected to fall into the lower 30s.

FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking record cold, the chance for flurries, and some rain in the central Florida forecast.