South Floridians brace for arctic chill forecast to drop temps into 30s; fire officials advise caution with space heaters

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – South Florida is staying chill this week, but that is nothing compared with the potentially record-breaking temperatures expected to sweep across the region this weekend.

Meteorologists said the temperatures are forecast to drop to dangerous degrees beginning Saturday night due to a strong cold front. The extreme drop in degrees will bring the lowest temperature South Floridians have felt in at least 15 years with the possibility for a low temperature record set in 1909 to be broken in Miami on Sunday.

Sunday and Monday mornings, residents can expect temperatures in the 30s, with wind chills as low as the 20s. Cold weather advisories and other alerts will likely be issued throughout the weekend…

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