How cold does it need to get in Florida before iguanas start falling out of trees?
MIAMI - It's a South Florida phenomenon that draws amusement from across the country — when temperatures drop below a certain level, cold-stunned iguanas start falling out of trees. While it may sound bizarre, it happens. And there's a scientific reason for it.
Florida Freeze Watch: Are temperatures cold enough for falling iguanas?
Frigid temperatures have been infiltrating the U.S. over the past several days, and Florida hasn’t been immune to the bitter blast of cold air.
What's up cold Florida? Some temps in Utah, Wyoming higher than Sunshine State
The first of several cold fronts expected to hit Florida the first part of January is here. It was colder early Friday morning in Tallahassee than it was was across several portions of the North and West. Think Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah.
Shot of cold air causes temps to tumble across South Florida
Miami saw a low of 50 degrees. The average low in Miami is 60 degrees. Tamiami had a low of 45 degrees and Pinecrest had a low of 48 degrees. In Broward, Coral Springs and Davie had lows of 47 degrees, Sunrise had a low of 49 degrees and Hollywood had a low of 48 degrees. The Keys had lows in the upper 50s.
Will it snow? Not likely, but iguanas may 'freeze' as repeat cold fronts hit South Florida
The overall coldest temperature recorded at West Palm Beach's Palm Beach International Airport in January was 26 degrees in 1905.
Florida Issues Advice on Frozen Iguanas
As temperatures plunge in Florida, residents are being urged to keep an eye out for stunned iguanas falling from trees.
Experts Issue Warning About Falling Iguanas In Florida
"It’s gonna happen," biologist Joe Wasilewski warned. "If it’s in the 50s, they’re slow. If it’s in the 40s, they’re on the brink of falling. And if it’s in the 30s, they’re down.”
People in Florida have been warned about iguanas falling from the sky
Snow, ice, strong winds and plunging temperatures in the US have led to dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states.
Florida Freeze Map Reveals Counties to Be Hit Hardest as Pet Warning Issued
Numerous counties in Florida can expect bitterly cold temperatures on Friday, with warnings issued to keep pets and vulnerable people safe by the National Weather Service (NWS). Sub-freezing ...
Central Florida’s cold streak continues, adding numerous advisories and warnings
Volusia and Lake counties have a freeze warning that lasts until 9 a.m. for temperatures at 30-32 degrees, according to NWS ...
Will any of these cold fronts bring snow to Florida? Here's the latest forecast
Florida is facing freeze warnings, cold advisories and frost into the weekend. And don't forget to factor in wind chill.
Making fun of the cold temperatures in Florida: Our favorite social media memes
Cold temperatures have arrived in the Sunshine State and social media is full of memes making fun of the weather.
Cold weather alerts from New Mexico to Florida, with another winter storm expected
The snow and ice that fell during the winter storm is not expected to go anywhere for days, as temperatures remain at or ...
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Multiple cold fronts coming to Florida. How far south will Arctic blast reach with freezing temps?
The polar vortex approaching Florida Jan. 11-12 could harm northern citrus groves. Even southern groves could "flirt" with damaging temperatures.
Anchorage was warmer than several Florida cities this morning. How cold did it get?
It was warmer in Anchorage — yes, that Anchorage, in Alaska — than it was in some parts of Florida early Wednesday morning. At 5:30 a.m., it was 45 degrees, with a wind chill of 41 in Anchorage, ...