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PEMBROKE PARK, Florida – South Florida is in the grip of a cold wave.
It’s the kind of climate worthy of heated car seats. It is also the type of climate that usually stops iguanas in their tracks.
The stage is set for Miami-Dade and Broward counties to see the coldest temperatures so far this winter. As the sky remains clear, the northwest winds continue to carry cold air over the region.
Temperatures dropped to 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning across South Florida and are only expected to warm up somewhat with highs in the mid-60s throughout the day.
Chief meteorologist Betty Davis said on Tuesday that “Scattered clouds on Wednesday night and lighter, northern winds must provide the right atmospheric conditions for temperatures to drop further.”
That’s when Miami-Dade and Broward can reach the coldest temperatures so far this season. Miami could drop to 43 degrees on Thursday morning. That would surpass the 47-degree temperatures recorded on December 26, 2020, the coldest temperature in the city so far this winter. It would not be surprising to see 30 years in some neighborhoods in the interior.
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On Wednesday morning, Miami recorded a slightly warmer temperature of 52 degrees.
Is it cold enough for iguanas to rain? Meteorologists from the National Meteorological Service remind Floridenses: “Iguanas are cold-blooded. They slow down or stand still when temperatures drop to 40 degrees. They may fall from the trees, but they are not dead. “
The cold comes to an end on Friday. Seasonal temperatures return with lows close to 60 degrees and highs in the upper 70s in South Florida.
Homeless Voice made their rounds in Broward County when temperatures started to drop. The outreach team provided blankets, gloves, shoes and meals for homeless people who are fragile or afraid to go to cold shelters because of COVID-19.
The team also checked vital signs to ensure that people remained healthy during the cold spell.
“Many shelters are not accepting people because of Covid,” said Homeless Voice director Sean Cononie. “They don’t have enough rooms for the sick. So, what you are providing is really a necessity. Mask, hand cleaners, sleeping bags, blankets, thermal sleeping bags, blankets and PPE. “
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