Pets at Risk as Cold Front Brings Frost and Freeze to Florida

As of November 6th, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville, Florida, is cautioning residents across its forecast region to bring their pets indoors early next week. A cold front is expected to bring below-average temperatures, with the risk of frost and freeze to the area.

According to NWS meteorologist Paige Klingler, low temperatures will be more than 15 degrees below the normal range for this time of year. The steep drop in temperatures comes after the Jacksonville region saw highs in the 70s and 80s just a few days prior, making the sudden chill feel particularly harsh. Forecasts show highs on Monday and Tuesday will only reach the 50s and 60s, with lows potentially dipping as low as 30 degrees in some areas.

While no official weather alerts have been issued yet, the NWS has warned that a frost advisory and freeze watch will likely be put in place for Southeast Georgia, which falls within the Jacksonville forecast region. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) advises that if the weather feels too cold for humans, it's also likely too cold for pets. They caution that leaving pets outdoors in such conditions can lead to them freezing, becoming disoriented, lost, stolen, injured, or even killed.