Jacksonville, Fl — Brace for the coldest air of winter to arrive by tonight and into Friday.

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh is tracking temperatures in the 40s and 50s early today.

After a few light sprinkles early we’ll dry out and see lots of sunshine but gusty winds will keep us cold all day.

Overnight and early Friday will clear out with temperatures dropping to the lower to mid 20s inland NE Florida.

A light freeze is likely all the way to the beaches of Duval, St. Johns and Nassau counties.

Cover sensitive plants tonight even along the coast. Highs on Friday will be in the mid 50s under sunshine and less wind.

An inland frost/freeze is likely again on Saturday morning. Sunday will be a chilly day with highs in the lower 50s with showers.

It turns cold again early Monday, MLK Day.

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