ORLANDO, Florida – A cold air mass has brought sub-freezing temperatures to east-central Florida, with freeze warnings in effect until 9 AM EST, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne. Widespread lows in the 30s°F and wind chills in the 20s°F are reported across the region, including Orlando. Freeze Warning areas and safety tips from NWS Melbourne. Freeze warnings cover inland areas such as Orange and Volusia counties, where temperatures dropped to 37°F this morning. Residents are advised to protect sensitive plants, outdoor pipes, and vulnerable populations from the cold conditions. Cold Weather Advisory areas and precautions from NWS Melbourne. Cold weather advisories extend to additional counties in east-central Florida, with wind chills making conditions feel as low as 28°F in areas like Melbourne and Daytona Beach. The NWS Melbourne detailed the conditions in a post on X: "A very cold start to the morning. Widespread 30s with lowest wind chills in the 20s for most. Freeze Warnings & Cold Weather Advisories remain in effect until 9AM this morning. Another cold night tonight before a brief warm-up Saturday afternoon. Next strong front Sun." Probability of low temperatures 40°F or less and jet stream dip from NWS Melbourne. Moderate rip current risks are present along Atlantic beaches with 2-4 foot surf. Moderate rip current risk areas and safety information from NWS Melbourne. For Orlando, the forecast includes sunny conditions today with a high near 60°F, followed by mostly clear skies tonight with lows around 44°F. A brief warmup is expected Saturday with highs in the low 70s°F, but another strong cold front arrives Sunday, potentially bringing freezes Sunday night into Monday.