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Cooler Temperatures Arrive

Posted Dec 19, 2009 by Megan Hatton

Updated Dec 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Cooler and much drier air continue to filter into the area today.  Although temperatures started the day in the low 50s in Tampa, Brooksville and rural areas to north dropped into the upper 40s.  We will see more 40s on the map tonight as wind decreases and skies clear.  Another reinforcing shot of cooler air will move in on Sunday as high pressure shifts our wind north.  Like today, Sunday’s highs will stay mainly in the 60s with a few upper 50s north.  Near or sub freezing temperatures are possible Sunday night into Monday morning in parts of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and northern Polk counties.  At this time no Freeze Watches or Warnings are in effect but those who have animals and tender vegetation should make preparations to protect them from the cold.

We are at the southern edge of the same storm system bringing heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.  If you are traveling to this area though Sunday, it might be a slow go.  Snow will taper off tonight but strong wind will create areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Winter Storm Warnings extend from eastern Kentucky to the northeastern tip of Massachusetts.

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