Lakeland, FL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lakeland.

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High Surf Advisory issued January 15 at 3:18PM EST until January 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued January 15 at 3:18PM EST until January 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:18PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower 30s expected for most of South Florida. * WHERE...Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County, Metropolitan Miami Dade, Inland Collier County, and Mainland Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 1:18PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning Glades and hendry counties, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the lower 30s. * WHERE...Glades and Hendry Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:18PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning Glades and hendry counties, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the lower 30s. * WHERE...Glades and Hendry Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 12:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 12:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 12:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Rip Current Statement issued January 15 at 12:21PM EST until January 16 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 11:06AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 11:06AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Mainland Brevard. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 11:06AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, and Brevard Barrier Islands. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 11:06AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Mainland Brevard. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 11:06AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

Rip Current Statement issued January 15 at 12:15AM EST until January 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Freeze Warning issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to near 30. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Freeze Warning issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to near 30. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.