TAMPA, Fla. — The National Weather Service has issued multiple cold weather watches and advisories for parts of the Tampa Bay area ahead of a major cool down starting Friday night.
A wind chill advisory has been issued for the following areas from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday:
- Hardee County
- Highlands County
- Inland Hillsborough County
- Inalnd Pasco County
- Polk County
A wind chill advisory means cold air, and the wind will combine to create low wind chills, and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.
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A freeze watch has been issued for the following areas for 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday:
- Citrus County
- Hernando County
- Inland Pasco County
A freeze watch means there is potential for widespread freezing temperatures within the next 24-48 hours.
Ahead of the cold blast, cold shelters will be opened up in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. The full list of shelters can be found here.
