Orlando weather: Cold snap triggers Storm Team alert across Central Florida

Name: Orlando PM Weather Forecast: Storm Team Alert into Tuesday AM for cold temps
Uploaded: 2026-01-19T06:06:37-05:00
Description: Cold temperatures linger across the region but we're expecting temps to moderate throughout the week. Meteorologist T.J. Springer lets us know when temps reach the 80s once again and when our next cold front moves in.

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: Storm Team Alert into Tuesday AM for cold temps

Cold temperatures linger across the region but we're expecting temps to moderate throughout the week. Meteorologist T.J. Springer lets us know when temps reach the 80s once again and when our next cold front moves in.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Another round of cold weather is settling into Central Florida, prompting a FOX 35 Storm Team Alert as temperatures drop sharply overnight.

Lighter winds and clear skies will allow colder air to settle in, with lows falling into the 30s across much of the region and isolated upper 20s possible northwest of Orlando.

Wind chills late tonight are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s.

FOX 35 Storm Team Alert

What To Expect:

The story continues to be the cold weather as temperatures are expected to take a tumble this evening into the overnight.

The wind has lightened up a bit, but there's still enough of a breeze that will make things a bit worse as temps drop.

Drier air has taken over and that clear sky and lighter wind will allow for temps to drop into the 30s throughout much of Central Florida. There could be some isolated spots to our NW that slide into the upper 20s.

Wind chills will be in the 20s-30s late tonight, which is why we have another FOX 35 STORM TEAM ALERT.

Freeze warnings are in effect northwest of Orlando, with cold weather advisories covering the metro area. Forecasters say drier air and lingering breezes will make the cold feel more intense, especially overnight and early Tuesday.

The alert continues into Tuesday morning, when wind chills near freezing are expected at bus stops across Central Florida.

Patchy frost is possible, particularly in sheltered areas, and some drivers may encounter frost on car windshields.

Northern Lights on display

Timeline:

A strong solar storm is allowing the Northern Lights to develop across the northern half of the nation this evening.

If you live in parts of the Southeast, you may be able to get a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis with your camera.
You'll have to travel to the Upper Midwest, Northeast, or Northwest to actually see the lights with the Naked Eye.
Sadly, it doesn't look like we'll be able to see throughout the Sunshine State, despite it being starry.
The best way for you to be able to see them is look to the north, on the horizon and get as far away from city lights as possible.

Impacts include:

Power Systems: High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms, long-duration storms may cause transformer damage.
Spacecraft Operations: Corrective actions to orientation may be required by ground control; possible changes in drag affect orbit predictions.
Other Systems: HF radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes, and aurora has been seen as low as New York and Idaho.

Tuesday's forecast

What To Expect:

Temperatures will recover modestly during the afternoon, with highs reaching the lower to mid-60s under sunny skies.

Looking ahead, temperatures will gradually moderate through the week as high pressure builds in, keeping conditions dry and pleasant.

Warmer weather later this week

Looking Ahead:

Highs are expected to rebound into the 70s by Wednesday.

A weak storm system could bring a few showers Thursday into early Friday, followed by a warmer trend heading into the weekend, when highs may reach the lower 80s.