BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — A strong front brings showers Saturday, then a wind-driven plunge into freeze conditions and dangerous wind chills overnight into Sunday, with the cold also creating conditions that can drop iguanas from trees.
Issued by the National Weather Service Miami
WIND ADVISORY
2 PM Saturday – 7 AM Sunday
Northwest winds 15–25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. Tree limbs could come down, with isolated power outages possible. High-profile vehicles may have difficulty on bridges and open roadways.
EXTREME COLD WARNING
10 PM Saturday – 10 AM Sunday
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as the mid-teens to lower 20s. Prolonged exposure could be hazardous, especially overnight and early Sunday morning.
FREEZE WARNING
10 PM Saturday – 10 AM Sunday
Overnight low temperatures expected to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s, cold enough to damage sensitive plants and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Areas Affected:
Coastal, Metro, and Inland Palm Beach County — including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, and surrounding communities.
Safety Notes:
- Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
- Dress in layers if heading outside; limit exposure to cold wind.
- Bring pets indoors and check on vulnerable neighbors.
- Protect plants and exposed pipes; allow faucets to drip if needed.
- If you lack heat or shelter, dial 211 for local assistance.
Iguanas Can Fall From Trees
The cold does not just hit people and plants. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warns that when temperatures get near freezing or below, nonnative green iguanas and other nonnative reptiles can go into a state of torpor, temporarily losing muscle control. In that state, iguanas can fall from trees or other vegetation.
FWC also warns the public not to bring iguanas into homes or vehicles to warm them. As they recover, the agency says they can become defensive, using teeth, claws, and their tails. FWC notes green iguanas are an invasive species in Florida, are classified as a Prohibited Species, and it is illegal to possess them without a permit, as well as to release or relocate them.
Source: National Weather Service Miami forecast for “2 Miles ESE Boca Raton Airport FL,” updated 6:51 p.m. EST Jan. 30, 2026
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