BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Freeze Watch was issued by the National Weather Service Friday morning, confirming the expectation that record-setting temperatures are likely to be recorded this weekend. Here is the latest alert:
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 638 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
FLZ067-068-168-301945- /O. CON. KMFL. EC. A.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T1500Z/ /O. CON. KMFL. FZ. A.0002.260201T0300Z-260201T1500Z/ Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Wellington, Sandalfoot Cove, Riviera Beach, The Acreage, Boynton Beach, Greenacres City, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Florida Gardens, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Lion Country Safari Park, and Caloosa 638 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
… EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
… FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
- WHAT… For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 possible. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 possible.
- WHERE… Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County, and Metro Palm Beach County Counties.
- WHEN… From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
- IMPACTS… Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
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.
