Warning Vertisementby Orlando Sentinel Stafforlando Sentinel |Jan 28, 2022at5: 56 pm
It is forecast that the Florida center will experience a cold temperatures this weekend which could break records so the National Meteorological Service (NWS, acronyms in English) launched a warning of thermal sensation and a freezing alert.
It is forecast that the rain storms will whip Florida on Friday afternoon and night, causing a cold front so cold that some floridans will surely whisper a word of four broken letters that precedes "it's cold".
Advertisement"Temperatures will really go down during the weekend," said Spectrum News 13 Maureen McCann."We could be seeing frost throughout the area if not freezing conditions".
Government authorities and meteorologists are urging residents to bring sensitive plants and animals and take precautions for what could be the coldest night of the year.
AdvertisementThe National Meteorological Service instituted a thermal sensation notice from 4 to.m.until 10 to.m.Saturday and the winds are expected to lower the temperature at a range of 25 to 30 degrees.The notice was placed for the Central Florida Count.
On Saturday he announces beautiful skies and strong gusts of chilling wind up to 25 mph, as well as a maximum temperature of 48 degrees, said the NWS.It is forecast that the minimum will descend at 31 at night.
Between Saturday and Sunday morning, the NWS placed a freezing alert, which means that the conditions could be cold enough to kill crops, sensitive vegetables or damage the pipes outdoors in the air.Freezing temperatures of 28 degrees will be possible for Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Osceola, Indian River, Okeechobee, ST.Lucie, the Volusia coast and the south of Lake
Between Saturday and Sunday could feel even colder, said McCann.
It is forecast that Sunday will be mostly clear with a minimum of 37 and it is likely that there are frosts in most interior areas, while the coast faces possible freezing temperatures.
"You will wind and certainly feel colder than real reading can be," said McCann."It will be close to freezing in Orlando.We will definitely see freezing temperatures and maybe in the 20 degrees to the north in Lake and possibly in volusia ".
The National Meteorological Service predicted that the frost casualt.
However, temperatures are expected to increase at the beginning of the next working week, McCann said.
“The good thing about the cold here in Florida is that it does not last long.We return above the average for Tuesday, "he said.
Just last week, the residents of Florida Central were dumbfounded at the unusual frost view on the windshields, grass and ceilings.There is a high probability that bewildered floridans can see what happens again with a historically low temperature between Saturday and Sunday.
The minimum temperature record of January 30 in Orlando was recorded in 1966, according to the NWS, when the thermometers fell to the amazing figure of 31 degrees, after much of the East of the EET coast.UU.was whipped by a great snowstorm, according to an article by Orlando Evening Star.since the moment.
The head of that day was "Mr.Winter Socks Area, But relief not far off."
Advertisement
El artículo informó que algunas temperaturas alrededor de Florida Central alcanzaron los “20 y los adolescentes".Volusia County reported a 16 degree reading.
While the cold could beat records this weekend, the average temperature of January in Florida is on par with readings so far that indicate 72 degrees for the month, McCann said.
“De hecho, hemos estado por encima del promedio la mayor parte de este mes", dijo McCann."So far we have had some warm days. Teníamos 84 grados en Orlando a principios de año".
Florida Central registered 16 days above the average temperature in January, just seven days below, said McCann.
It is likely that public service companies experience some of the highest energy consumption of the year as the heating systems are launched.Duke Energy and the Orlando Public Services Commission, the two largest electricity suppliers in Florida Central, have a wide capacity for the forecast cold wave, their spokesmen said.
“Sin embargo, es importante comprender que Duke Energy no puede garantizar una energía ininterrumpida", dijo Ana Gibbs de Duke.“Low temperatures can exert greater pressure on the mechanical equipment used to generate and deliver electricity. Es posible que se produzcan problemas aislados en el equipo, lo que podría provocar interrupciones dispersas".
Duke has 164,000 clients in Seminole County, 408,000 in Orange and 58,000 in Osceola.Gibbs said his public services company has redundant generators, the ability to buy energy from neighboring public and other states companies, and has agreements with 439,000 clients to temporarily reduce their energy consumption during demand peaks.
The amount of electricity use that Duke can reduce, around 700 megawatts, is equal to the production of a large energy plant.Duke's meteorologists will follow the progress of the cold wave, while waiting equipment can be reinforced by thousands of workers in service companies that regularly hire Duke, said Gibbs.The Orlando Public Services Commission has almost 250,000 clients in the counties of Orlando, Orange and Osceola and ST.Cloud.
On Tuesday night, one of OUC's large electric power plants was out of service to treat an important leak in cooling water.
OUC spokeswoman, Michelle Lynch, said the repairs are underway and that the plant should be in service in time for the cold climate that is coming. Lynch dijo que de lo contrario, anticipando la ola de frío, la empresa de servicios públicos “responderá en consecuencia según sea necesario".
In Orange County, where the thermal sensation could lower temperatures to 25 degrees, Orange County Fire Department officials remind residents not to sacrifice safety for heat.
"Florida is not usually beaten by the cold. Como no estamos acostumbrados, se cometen errores", dijo la asistente jefa de bomberos, Inez Pressler.
The National Fire Protection Association reported that half of all domestic fires occur from December to February.He also pointed out that environmental heater were the most frequently responsible for the fires in home heating equipment, finding them as the source of more than two out of five fires, as well as the vast majority of deaths and associated injuries.
AdvertisementPressler agregó que los calefactores son útiles, pero requieren que los usuarios mantengan la “regla de 3 pies", que es mantener el calefactor al menos a 3 pies de distancia de cualquier cosa inflamable como cortinas y sábanas, pero también lejos de niños o animales.
Advertisement“Sé que cuando hace frío puede ser tentador dejar los calefactores encendidos, pero hay que apagarlos", dijo."Use an extra blanket.Put on socks. No puedes irte a dormir cuando estás en la misma habitación que un [calentador] activo".
How to best adjust #virtual #memory in xp http: // t.CO/KGCJIUQF
— gjhg hj Sun Jan 06 02:07:02 +0000 2013
Other ways to stay safe including:
“Lo primero es estar preparado para el peor de los casos", dijo Pressler. “Si hay un incendio, asegúrese de tener al menos dos estrategias de salida".
When temperatures fall, so does the useful life of plants.Most citrus fruits can survive when temperatures descend above 20 degrees, according to Tom Maccubbin gardening.You rarely need to harvest fruits before freezing.Plants such as roses, Indian's bar.
Warm season vegetables and tropical ornamental plants could be in danger.Vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, bananas, crotons, IT plants, orchids and most foliage plants will surely be damaged as temperatures approach the freezing point.
They can be covered with hair, but if any animal is outside this weekend, it's time to bring it, Pressler said.
“La regla general es: si hace demasiado frío para ti, es demasiado frío para ellos", dijo.
Cats and dogs can freeze or suffer burns due to cold if the temperature drops enough.However, Pressler acknowledges that not all situations are equal and if there are animals that absolutely cannot enter, it recommends creating a dry refuge, with the entrance away from the wind, small enough to retain body heat.A cape of hay or bed material could also help keep it hot.
Other ways to keep pets safe:
Orange animals in animals in the animals of County County must be well equipped to deal with the impact of the weekend's cold, said spokesman Bryant Almeida.Ocas receives frequent calls and emails during the cold waves of worried residents.
“Nos encanta eso", dijo.“It often feels as if the animals were forgotten, but for anyone worried, our building has heating. Hay un pasillo externo que se cierra una vez que las temperaturas bajan hasta cierto punto".
Currently, the shelter has 125 dogs and 140 cats.For the most part, the kennel is hot, but some of her dogs prefer the cold, Almeida said.Although, regardless of the temperature, all animals would appreciate a warm home.
"It's always a good time to adopt. Nada los mantendrá más cálidos que la calidez del amor que recibirían de una nueva familia", dijo Almeida.
As for the largest animals, such as Disney’s Animal Kingdom, preparations have already been made.
“De hecho, tenemos parámetros de temperatura específicos para cada especie en el parque", dijo el Dr.Scott Terrell, director of scientific and animal operations at Walt Disney Parks.“If it is below this temperature, animals have access to interior spaces where we have additional heat or, in some cases, we ensure that they remain in comfortable rooms and conditions so that they are not exposed to the extreme elements."
For the most part, animals are given the option of staying outside or inside.
Last week, more than 200 people arrived at Orange, Osceola and Seminole shelters in search of heat for the weekend's cold wave.The Homeless Service Network awaits similar participation this weekend, executive director Martha Are said.
“No rechazaremos a nadie", dijo Are.
It is also said that free transportation will be provided through Lynx buses for those who seek refuge.People simply need to alert the driver that they are looking for a cold weather shelter.Lake County, which also opened two locations from Friday night to Monday morning, will provide free transport with its Lakexpress.
The coalition for homeless people and the army of salvation in Orange County have extended their capacities to allow all those who need space inside.If necessary, shelters will make hotel arrangements for any overflow, which has previously been done to maintain COVID-19 protocols, said Samantha Levine, HSN spokeswoman.
COVID-19 regulations will be in force and will require visitors to use a mask at all times inside.
Los refugios amplían su capacidad en las “noches frías", noches en las que se espera que las temperaturas desciendan por debajo de los 40 grados durante más de cuatro horas.As a result, shelters will be open from Friday to Sunday.
The Vice President of Development of the Coalition for the homeless people of Florida Central, Meredith Bekemeyer, encouraged any homeless person who can also be hungry to attend community dinner, which is carried out throughout the year, from6:30 p.m.The three nights in 18 N.Terry Ave.
“Cualquiera que venga a eso se inscribirá en nuestro refugio para pasar la noche", dijo Bekemeyer. “No queremos que nadie duerma en la calle en estas condiciones".
Orange County
C
Osceola County
Lake County
Freezing temperatures are increasing the need for local shelter supplies.
Algunos de los artículos más deseados incluyen mantas, agua embotellada, calcetines, guantes, gorros tejidos, alimentos no perecederos y sacos de dormir, dijo Ken Chapman, portavoz del Ejército de Salvación en el Orange County.
This is how you can help:
Orlando Sentinel Kevin Spear, Lisa Maria Garza, Dewayne Bevil and collaborator Tom Maccubbin contributed to this report.
AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement Advertisement