Florida is facing one of its coldest weather outbreaks in roughly 15 years, with multiple hard freezes, dangerous wind chills, and conditions many people, homes, and landscapes are not prepared for. This is not just one cold morning. It is a prolonged stretch of cold that increases risk with each passing night.

In this episode of Meteorology Matters, the podcast explains what makes this Florida cold snap different, why duration matters more than a single temperature, and why even temperatures that may not sound extreme can cause serious problems in Florida. Meteorology Matters is created and produced by meteorologist Rob Jones.

The episode breaks down what to expect across the state, from north Florida through central Florida, the Tampa Bay area, and into south Florida. This includes why some coastal areas near Tampa Bay could see bri ...