SWFL preparing for cold temps ahead of Arctic Blast

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An Arctic Blast will bring cold temperatures to areas of Southwest Florida.

A wind chill advisory and freeze watch will be in effect Wednesday night into Thursday morning for parts of Southwest Florida.

Parts of the state are already experiencing winter weather with ice reported on the Escambia Bay Bridge on Interstate 10 in the panhandle.

WINK News Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell provided updates on Facebook:

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