Dade County Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for extremely dangerous travel conditions beginning . tonight.
Officials say that as rain exits the area, standing water on roadways will rapidly freeze, creating widespread black ice and making travel extremely hazardous.
Residents are strongly encouraged to get home early and stay off the roads.
Due to freezing temperatures, road treatment products will be ineffective, and emergency services may be delayed or unable to respond in some areas.
What to Expect
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Rapid flash freeze tonight
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Temperatures falling into the low 20s in the valley and upper teens in the mountains
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Below-freezing temperatures all day and night Monday, lasting until midday Tuesday
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Wind chills between 5–10 degrees
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Wind gusts up to 30–40 mph
For Your Safety
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Avoid all non-essential travel
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Remain at home or in one safe location
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Check on neighbors, elderly residents, and those who may need assistance
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If you lose power and use a generator, do NOT operate portable generators indoors
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Use extreme caution with any alternative heat sources used indoors
Emergency officials stress that this is a serious weather event, and staying off roadways will help prevent accidents and allow first responders to focus on critical emergencies.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring official updates from Dade County Emergency Management and local media outlets.