Frigid air moved into NWFL today

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Friday! Christmas is just two days away and some may say it feels more like the North Pole than NWFL today.

An Arctic front moved through overnight and behind it we’re getting frigid air moving in. Temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s tonight, but wind chills will be in the teens overnight. Stay warm, bring your pets and plants inside, and protect your pipes!

***HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 15 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

***WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills generally between 0 and 10 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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