Sunday morning could be the coldest of the year, with temperatures dropping into the 20s

A flurry of weather warnings is in effect along Florida’s west coast as freezing temperatures impact marine and beach conditions near shores, and fire conditions inland. Sunday could be the coldest we’ve seen so far this season, the National Weather Service in Tampa said.

Freeze warnings stand Saturday throughout the Nature Coast, Manatee County, Sarasota County and Fort Myers. Despite clear skies and sunshine, the forecast shows the mid-50s for the Nature Coast, low 50s for Orlando and Tampa Bay area, and upper 50s close to freezing for Fort Myers.

Temperatures are expected to drop to the 20s overnight into Sunday morning. The freeze could impact plants, crops, and outdoor plumbing. If not covered outdoor water pipes could burst, NWS said.

You should dress in layers including a coat, a hat, and gloves to protect yourself from the cold, NWS said. Wind chill warnings are in effect until Sunday as cold air in the low 20s to mid-30s blows across the area.

Hazardous winds on the coast are under a gale warning, small craft advisory, high surf advisory and high rip advisory current risk for Mariners and Beachgoers in cities along the gulf.

Swimmers and surfers are advised to stay off the water because dangerous swim conditions high rip currents could sweep experienced swimmers away from the shore and into deep waters. “If caught in a rip current relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help,” NWS said.

Gale force winds speeds of 28 to 49 mph in the water could cause small boast to capsize and impact visibility for those driving them. Saturday night, high surf currents are expected on beach shores. Mariners should stay in port, seek safe harbors, and secure their vessels, NWS said.

NWS said a combination of dry air, strong winds, and low humidity could cause an increased chance of fire risks from Sunday to Monday. Fire conditions are being monitored closely.

Bradenton forecast

• Saturday afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a north northwest wind of 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

• Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

• Sunday might: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

• Monday might: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 7 to 11 mph.

• Tuesday might: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 8 to 11 mph.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 10 to 14 mph.

• Wednesday might: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

• Thursday:20 % chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

• Thursday might: 20% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

• Friday: 20% chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.