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Cold Weather Sweeps Florida: Arctic Blast, Storms, and Record Lows

An Arctic cold front is moving into Florida, bringing a significant temperature drop and impacting several regions. In Collier County, residents can expect gusty winds and a sharp temperature decline starting Monday, with highs peaking in the upper 70s early in the day before falling into the 60s and low 60s by evening. Temperatures will continue to plummet overnight, with lows in the mid-40s to low 40s, and wind chills in inland areas reaching the mid to upper 30s. Coastal areas will see lows in the mid-40s with wind chills in the low 40s. This cold front marks the coldest weather since February, with morning lows on Tuesday in the 30s across Central Florida and near-record lows in Tampa, where temperatures may dip to 40 degrees, with wind chills in the low to mid-30s. The cold weather will persist into Wednesday, but afternoon highs are expected to recover into the 70s. Meanwhile, strong storms are moving across Central Florida ahead of the cold front, with impact weather expected between 2-8 p.m. Sunday. The storms are followed by the cold blast, which is unusual for November and has prompted emergency shelters to open in Collier County. The weather shift is expected to cause disruptions, with wind gusts over 30 mph and temperatures dropping sharply, leading to a potential freeze in some northern regions of Florida. Authorities advise residents to prepare for the cold snap and stay updated with weather alerts.

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