Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo, Florida, has issued a warning for pet owners as cold weather is expected this weekend. Officials advise that pets normally kept outdoors should be brought inside and that any walks should be kept short. According to the agency, temperatures below 45°F can be dangerous for animals.

The warning was issued ahead of a forecast Sunday morning, with minimum wind chills expected to drop to as low as 10°F in Chiefland and up to 27°F in Fort Myers. Other locations reporting wind chill values include 12°F in Crystal River, The Villages, and Brooksville; 23°F in New Port Richey; 24°F in Tampa; 28°F in Sarasota; 14°F in Lakeland; 11°F in Lake Wales; 19°F in Duette; 16°F in Wauchula; 21°F in Sebring; 26°F in Arcadia; and 27°F in Punta Gorda.

The information was released by the Weather Forecast Office in Tampa Bay/Ruskin, FL, on January 30, 2026, at 4:01 AM EST. Residents are reminded to take appropriate precautions for both themselves and their pets during this period of cold weather.

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