In a twist that only Florida can deliver, a sudden cold front has swept through the Sunshine State, sending temperatures plummeting and iguanas tumbling from trees across the region. On this November 11, 2025, morning, residents from Orlando to Miami are bundling up against the unseasonal bite, with record lows in the 40s marking some of the coldest starts to the day this fall. The quirky phenomenon of falling iguanas—those invasive reptiles going limp when mercury dips below 50°F—has locals watching the skies, a reminder of how even paradise isn't immune to winter's early knock.
Orlando weather took a sharp turn overnight, with Central Florida shivering through chilly lows around 42°F and highs struggling to reach the mid-60s. Meteorologists note this as the season's deepest freeze yet, prompting warnings for outdoor enthusiasts to rethink early plans. It's a far cry from the usual balmy November vibes, where averages hover near 77°F daytime.
Down in Miami, the mercury mirrored the surprise, dropping to the low 50s with wind chills feeling like the upper 40s. South Florida's beaches, typically a warm escape, saw scattered reports of stunned iguanas littering lawns after the cold stunned them into temporary paralysis. Expect a sunny rebound, but not before this brief shock to the system.
Up north in Tallahassee, the cold edged even closer to freezing, with overnight temps brushing 32°F in spots before climbing to the low 70s. This "last freeze" before a warmup has farmers eyeing their fields warily, as the panhandle grapples with rain chances lingering into the week.
As the front fades by midweek, Florida's famed warmth should return, but this chill begs the question: how will our wild weather patterns shape the months ahead?
