The last time Central Florida saw freezing temperatures was Christmas Day 2022, sinking to nearly 30 in some areas and causing sleet in Brevard County. Thursday’s high temperature in Orlando is expected to reach 53 with a low of 38.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — People in Central Florida are waking up Wednesday to a wintery cold and wet morning. The rain will slow down by mid-to-late Wednesday morning, but the chill will remain. Strong, northerly winds will continue to push cold air into the area. Highs for Wednesday afternoon will only climb into the low 50s.

Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ice around a region from Texas to north Florida that rarely sees such weather,

Channel 9 is contacting county leaders around Central Florida to gather more details on shelters opening this week. Two cold-weather shelters will open on Thursday and Friday evenings, providing refuge for people experiencing homelessness. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to offer overnight shelter Thursday and Friday.

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After a rainy weekend, cold temperatures are sweeping across Central Florida — with the frigid air here to stay. Overnight, temperatures dropped into the 30s and 40s, setting us up for a chilly Monday morning. Freeze warnings were in effect for multiple counties as wind chills dropped as low as in the 20s. Those warnings expired at 10 a.m.

After record-setting snowfall across the Florida Panhandle and a decent soaking in Central Florida, conditions across the Sunshine Start will begin to improve through the afternoon.

Temporary warming centers will be open on Thursday and Friday as near-freezing temperatures sweep through Central Florida. RELATED: Central Florida wind chills dip into the 20s, frigid rain covers the state The warming centers will open at 5 p.

The forecast for Monday calls for dry conditions with cloudy skies and cool temperatures in Central Florida, but on-and-off rain is expected midweek. Is snow possible?

While the snow may be over, the cold isn't, and that brings another hazard to Florida motorists not used to driving in snow and ice.

Temporary warming centers will be open on Thursday and Friday as near-freezing temperatures sweep through Central Florida. RELATED: Central Florida wind chills dip into the 20s, frigid rain covers the state All warming centers in Orange County will open at 5 p.m. and close at 9 a.m. the following morning.