National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in Jacksonville, Florida, are warning people across its forecast region to bring their pets inside early next week as below-average temperatures bring a risk of frost and freeze to the area.

Low temperatures will be more than 15 degrees below normal for this time of year, NWS meteorologist Paige Klingler told Newsweek .

Why It Matters

The forecast comes as many other U.S. states have seen their first frost and hard freeze of the season . A burst of cold air is descending from Canada, bringing the risk of snow to the Northern U.S . and Great Lakes region. Winter-like temperatures will impact the eastern half of the U.S., stretching as far south as Florida.

What to Know

Although no official weather alerts are in place for Florida as

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