WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - Temperatures dipped to as low as 40 degrees on Thursday morning as a cold front sweeps through South Florida, and residents have been warned to bundle up.
“It’s very invigorating,” said resident Josh Becker. “You go out, you exercise, you hardly break a sweat. If we could only bottle that and use it in July, August, September and October, it would be great.”
Another resident originally from Germany, Christian Vaun, said he also welcomes the cold front.
“This is a treat,” said Vaun. “We have very few days like this in Florida, so this is awesome.”
But out in the Marando Farm and Ranch in Davie, the owners have been preparing for the front.
“Maybe a little extra food so nobody gets too uncomfortable,” said Chelsea Marando. “We can throw old blankets in with the ducks so they get somewhere they can go and snuggle.”
When temperatures drop, the animals tend to do well, but it’s the property’s other inhabitants that have the ranch owners concerned.
The Marandos had just planted rows of vegetables, which are a big chunk of the property’s livelihood.
“I worry about all of our Florida farmers,” said Marando. “This is their growing season, and this is a really important time.”
Those living on the streets of Fort Lauderdale could also be in for a rough time. The city’s shelters have been bringing as many people as they can.
“We’ll be taking anybody throughout the night,” said Keith Biggers of the Salvation Army. “No matter what hour, they are eligible to come in and get out of the cold weather and have a warm place to stay.”
In Florida City, Corporal Ken Armenteros collected shoes for people in need.
“You need them more than me, brother. It’s a blessing for me to give them to you,” he said to one recipient.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for the incoming cold front with coats and jackets. Pet owners should also make sure their furry friends are warm, too.
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