Cold/Wind Chill — Coastal Gulf, Florida

2022-12-24 to 2022-12-26 · Coastal Gulf, Florida

Wider weather episode

The coldest temperatures in about 10 years descended into the tri-state region during the Dec 24-26 period. Low temperatures dipped well down into the teens with high temperatures remaining in the 30s, and even at or below freezing in southeast Alabama on Dec 24th. This extended period of below freezing temperatures with hard freeze conditions resulted in numerous reports of broken pipes, primarily in northwest Florida. However, a few reports of broken pipes were also received from Cottonwood in Houston county. In addition, two homeless men were found dead from hypothermia after sleeping outside. One was in Wakulla county, and the other was in Leon county. Monetary damage from the broken pipes was estimated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070902. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.