You know it's going to get cold—like, really cold—when the Florida Division of Emergency Management sends out a press release with safety tips.

A strong cold front is expected to send temps in North Florida plummeting into the 20s and 30s—with windchills in the teens—to North Florida later this week, with the potential for freezing rain and, yes, an inch or two of snow.

But what about here on the Suncoast?

"If you want to see snow and ice, you'll need to go to the Panhandle," meteorologist Denis Phillips wrote on Facebook earlier today. Temperatures here will be in the high 50s during the day and mid- to low 40s at night, with wind chills as low as 25.

Safety Tips for Cold Weather

When the mercury drops, the Florida Division of Emergency Management Floridians are encouraged to remember the “Five P’s” of cold weather safety: protect people, protect plants, protect pets, protect exposed pipes and practice fire safety, and keep the following tips in mind:

• Stay indoors and use safe heating sources.
• When outdoors, stay dry and wear multiple layers of loose-fitting, warm clothing.
• Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. Using extension cords may cause circuit overload and result in a fire.
• Keep space heaters away from drapery, furniture and other flammable materials. Do not leave them unattended.
• Do not use a stove or oven as a heat source They are ineffective and dangerous.
• Never use grills as an indoor heating source. Charcoal and propane emit deadly carbon monoxide gas and are not suitable for indoor use.
• Never leave lit candles unattended. Candles are unsafe and ineffective as a heat source.
• When using a fireplace, ensure it is properly vented, and the chimney is cleaned periodically to avoid flash fires.
• Do not burn anything in the fireplace other than firewood and do not leave a fire burning when going to sleep.
• Install smoke detectors and regularly check that they work. If you have gas appliances, install a carbon monoxide detector.

And if you do head north to see the freezing rain and snow, be careful. Phillips says freezing rain is a big concern with the storm, which freezes on contact with surfaces and causes slippery roads, sidewalks and more. "Think of it as a glaze of ice," Phillips writes. "That's my expectation along I-10 on Tuesday."