Environment

Watches will likely become warnings as early as Friday, as extremely cold temperatures are expected to affect the state on Saturday and Sunday.

This will not be the coldest air mass of the season, but it could be the coldest air mass felt in over a decade for some. Some flurries are also possible.

Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in the algae expansion.

Cold weather advisories are in effect statewide, while the most extreme cold takes over the Panhandle.

The local Arbor Day observance coincides with the best time in Florida to plant trees.

Most of the storm activity will be done by late evening. Then a cold air mass will sink in place. Freeze and cold alerts are in effect.

The extensive storm brewing over the Rockies and Plains will impact millions over the weekend. Florida will be spared from winter precipitation, but not from the cold.

The Wildlife, Heritage, & Outdoors Festival happens this weekend in Wakulla County. It's hosted by the Friends of St. Marks Wildlife Refuge.

There's a chance for snow across the western part of the Panhandle as well as mixed precipitation along I-10. Little impact is expected as temperatures will quickly rise.

A fridgid air mass takes over Florida to end the week, but there is more cold weather in the horizon.