'Florida's Closed': Twitter Reacts To Rare Freezing Temperatures In State
By Zuri Anderson
January 24, 2022
If you know Florida, you know that it's popular across the world for its stellar beaches, bright sunshine, and year-round warm weather. Unfortunately, that wasn't the reality for residents over the weekend and Monday (January 24), and some South Florida areas had to deal with chilly temperatures for the first time in two years.
"Miami's low temperature of 46 degrees was its lowest since January 22, 2020, while Fort Lauderdale's 45 degrees was its lowest temperature since February 4, 2021," according to NBC 6. "After widespread 40s to start the day, we will push into the mid-60s Monday afternoon."
When weather anomalies strike, people love to flood Twitter and social media with hilarious takes on this super rare weather event.
"Sorry folks. Florida's closed. We're trying to just survive this morning with these cold temperatures!" meteorologist Zack Covey tweeted with a picture showing the cold temps along the western Florida coast.
Sorry folks. Florida's closed. We're trying to just survive this morning with these cold temperatures!
— Zach Covey (@ZachCoveyTV) January 24, 2022
MORE: https://t.co/nOcUnEC6jb #FLwx @CBS12 pic.twitter.com/ICboAqom1i
"Am I back in New Jersey? It’s 48 degrees and a Frost Advisory in Florida!! I got rid of all my winter clothes when we moved," one regretful Twitter user said. Some lamented over the frost caking their vehicles and windshields, while others shared solidarity with frozen iguanas and sheltering lizards.
Am I back in New Jersey? It’s 48 degrees and a Frost Advisory in Florida!! I got rid of all my winter clothes when we moved🥶#cold #dogsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/jQwA90N1TH
— Lunatic Larry (@LunaticLarry3) January 24, 2022
It's so cold in Florida today that my BF put socks on. pic.twitter.com/d19gwq2tDm
— Darcizzle Offshore TV (@_Darcizzle_) January 24, 2022
Facts!
— WhoDey Darling (@BlueWaveDarling) January 23, 2022
We are not ok.
We are cold..Florida cold pic.twitter.com/GfwTu2abpe
It's usually never too cold in Florida. This morning, I wake up to find my car completely frozen. pic.twitter.com/DhyPViUHiA
— Photography_Sass (@Photo_Sass) January 24, 2022
Just found this squatter in my garage. He says f*ck this Florida cold front & so do I! 😂 pic.twitter.com/dWJNETc2jm
— 🌞ReapwhatuSow (@VickyisGrateful) January 23, 2022
Pleas turn on the heat ☀️
— Scott Sanders (@TheDCLBlog) January 24, 2022
Florida is not set up for this level of cold. pic.twitter.com/ek2Mz7RK89
It's not a good picture but this is the horse field across the street from me completely frozen over. It got pretty cold here last night in Florida. pic.twitter.com/JBHWlbtGHr
— Elizabeth K (@ElizabethKlave3) January 24, 2022
BURRRRR!!!! A crisp 29° in Florida!! BONE CHILLING COLD!! This is NOT OK!! That’s some thick frost on my windshield! 🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/ZIZjgsgfO9
— Renee (@Renee160173251) January 24, 2022
I’ve been in Florida for a week. Completely different world. It makes Québec and Ontario feel like insane asylums.
— Anthony Koch (@Anthony__Koch) January 23, 2022
I don’t want to come back. #cdnpoli
WOW! Southwest Florida was colder than Alaska this morning with 30s and frost! 🤯🥶 @WINKNews pic.twitter.com/bwr05gtmOw
— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWINK) January 24, 2022
Meanwhile, Americans who are used to chilly temps and snow, say it could be much worse for the Sunshine State.
One of my cousins who lives in Florida sent me a photo of her car saying it was 29 degrees there. Don’t get me wrong, that’s cold. But meanwhile, in Michigan: 🥶 pic.twitter.com/ArNCiFLvLu
— Meagan (@beckmeagan) January 24, 2022