Alert Indian River

Freeze Watch issued January 29 at 11:19AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT…For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees possible. For the Freeze Watch, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 20 degrees possible.

* WHERE…All counties in east central Florida.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Dangerously cold wind chills could lead to frostbite and hypothermia, even with limited exposure. Freeze conditions will likely kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strong gusty winds are forecast on Saturday, reaching 35 to 45 mph or higher at times in the afternoon and evening. Preparations for the very cold temperatures should be complete by Saturday morning