Orlando New Year's Eve Weather Forecast: Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory for parts of Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. - It's going to be a chilly New Year's Eve in parts of Florida.

Temperatures are expected to quickly drop into the 30s and 40s Saturday night, and again into the mid-40s as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. As a result, FOX 35 has declared Weather Impact Days for Saturday and Sunday. 

A freeze warning has been issued for parts of Alachue County and north-central Florida, near Jacksonville. Crops and sensitive vegetation could be damaged.

Parts of Marion County, including Ocala, are under a frost advisory, where patchy frost is possible. Remember the so-called four Ps: people, pets, plants, and pipes. Make sure to check on all of them as temperatures drop. 

New Year's Eve Weather Forecast in Florida

Daytime highs are expected to reach the low-to-mid 60s across Central Florida, which is cooler than average for late December. At night, temperatures will drop into the upper 40s, though some areas could see temps in the high 30s.

Looking ahead to 2024

The first week of 2024 will start out quiet, however there are two possible weather systems being monitored that could bring rain and thunderstorms to parts of Florida next weekend. The week is expected to be dry with highs staying in the 60s.