To demonstrate how unusual and severe the Florida cold blast was, many long-term topicals like this stack of Cocoa Palms at Port Canaveral are likely toast. Their fronds are bronzed and bleached. Unless the spear survived, these are likely done. Wind-driven 20s will do that. pic.twitter.com/ocJyx6joSZ

— Brooks Garner (@BrooksWeather) February 4, 2026