A Weather Alert Day remains in effect Monday as the fire threat continues to increase across Central Florida.
Very dry and cool air is rushing into Central Florida behind the cold front, causing extremely high fire danger.
Red flag warnings will remain in effect for much of Central Florida tonight and into Monday.
A red flag warning means conditions are conducive to the rapid spread of bushfires.
Fire danger has increased further on Monday, with most areas facing a very high fire threat.
Wildfires that occur during the day can spread quickly.
Cold air is also becoming a problem across the region. Overnight lows will be in the mid-40s, but dawn temperatures will be in the mid-20s.
A cold weather warning is in effect Monday morning.
The ice threat continues to increase Tuesday morning, with an ice watch now in effect for much of the region.
The weather does warm up towards the end of the work week.
Please stay tuned to Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest updates on Monday’s Weather Alert Day.
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