News4JAX’s meteorologist Michelle McCormick reports a cold New Year’s start in Jacksonville with frost and freeze warnings, increasing drought concerns, and hope for weekend rain relief.

Significant cold is expected to hit Jacksonville and the surrounding area for New Year's with gusty winds, patchy rain, and dense fog this morning, according to News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner.

Jacksonville faces a freeze warning and ongoing cold mornings as News4JAX's meteorologist outlines the latest forecast, drought conditions, and temperature outlook for the week.