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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
227 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

FLZ043-142-248-091400-
/O.CON.KTBW.FZ.W.0002.250109T0600Z-250109T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0002.250109T0900Z-250109T1300Z/
Sumter-Coastal Citrus-Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Spring Hill, Lake Panasoffkee, The
Villages, Crystal River, Brooksville, Wildwood, Bushnell, and
Homosassa
227 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  31 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Inland Hernando, and Sumter Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Thursday. For
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
  other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

&&

$$

FLZ139-239-242-091400-
/O.CON.KTBW.FZ.W.0002.250109T0600Z-250109T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0002.250109T0900Z-250109T1300Z/
Coastal Levy-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-
Including the cities of Williston, Cedar Key, Chiefland, Bronson,
Inverness, and Yankeetown
227 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
  28 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 21 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, and Inland Levy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Thursday. For
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
  other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ052-148-249-251-091300-
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0002.250109T0900Z-250109T1300Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.FR.Y.0002.250109T0900Z-250109T1300Z/
Polk-Coastal Hernando-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Winter Haven, Zephyrhills, Hernando
Beach, Lakeland, Bayport, Plant City, Dade City, Sun City Center,
and Brandon
227 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 28 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Coastal Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Pasco, and
  Polk Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.
  Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ050-056-057-061-149-151-155-160-162-255-260-262-265-091300-
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0002.250109T0900Z-250109T1300Z/
Pinellas-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Coastal Pasco-Coastal
Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
Inland Manatee-Inland Sarasota-Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Anna Maria Island, Largo, Avon Park, Fort
Myers, Zolfo Springs, Sebring, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Port
Richey, Englewood, St. Petersburg, Parrish, Wauchula, Bradenton,
Placid Lakes, Punta Gorda, Westchase, Tampa, North Port, Venice,
Port Charlotte, Myakka City, Apollo Beach, Babcock Ranch,
Arcadia, Bowling Green, Lehigh Acres, Hudson, and Clearwater
227 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

TBW