Freezing temperatures expected as far South as Florida
Southwest Florida residents should start digging out those heavy sweaters and even a glove or two, as another strong cold front is expected to move into the area Monday night.
Cold air blowing down the Florida peninsula today could lower temperatures as much as 20 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It could also bring some scattered rain showers.
The cold air will be moving over the area from the gulf and mixing with the warm surface air. That could form sparse rain clouds around the area, according to forecaster Ryan Sharp.
"The chance of rain for (today) and Tuesday will increase, but just slightly," Sharp said Sunday.
After the front moves in Monday night, Tuesday morning is expected to be very cold with temperatures falling into the lower to mid-30s in the more inland areas, and near 40 on the Gulf Coast.
"If that prediction nudges down a degree or two, inland areas could see near-freezing lows," Sharp said.
