West Palm Beach, FL — January 28, 2026 — Local News Update

Freeze Warning Issued for Okeechobee County

A Freeze Warning is in effect for Okeechobee County until 9 a.m. Thursday. South Florida is experiencing unusually cold temperatures, with early-morning wind chills dropping into the 30s across the Treasure Coast. While today will warm into the mid-upper 60s during the afternoon, the mornings remain chilly. A few spotty showers are possible near the east coast or just offshore today, but overall conditions remain mostly dry. Tonight into early Thursday morning brings the coldest conditions of the week so far. A Freeze Warning is in effect for Glades County and Okeechobee County, where temperatures could fall as low as 31 degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory will also be in place for inland St. Lucie and Indian River counties, and all of Okeechobee County, with wind chills dropping into the upper 20s to low 30s. Elsewhere, lows will range from the low 30s near Lake Okeechobee to the mid- upper 40s along the east coast. Dry air moving in behind the cold front will also lower humidity levels, increasing the risk for enhanced fire behavior across the interior and southwest portions of the region. Looking ahead, an even stronger cold front could make this one for the record books. Late Saturday through early next week, South Florida may see its coldest air since December 2010. Near-freezing to sub-freezing temperatures are possible across a wide area Saturday night into Sunday morning—and again Sunday night into Monday. Lows in the 30s could reach as far south as Miami-Dade County, with wind chills in the 20s across much of the region. Forecast confidence is growing, and additional freeze or even extreme cold warnings may be issued as the weekend approaches. [Source](https://www.wflx.com/2026/01/28/fox29-first-alert-weather-forecast-jan-28-2026/)

Upcoming Palm Tree Music Festival in West Palm Beach

The Palm Tree Music Festival is set to debut in West Palm Beach on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. Founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, the festival has previously been held in locations like Aspen, Napa, the Hamptons, Hawaii, and Australia. The West Palm Beach event will feature a lineup including Calvin Harris, Kygo, Sofi Tukker, Bunt., Victoria Nadine, Beau Cruz, and Ben Nigrelli B2B Ginger. Attendees can expect a boutique-scale event with limited capacity but big energy, elevated food and drinks curated by Smorgasburg, an exclusive Palm Club VIP experience powered by local favorite Mary Lou’s, pool parties, waterfront stages, and world-class DJs in an intimate setting. The festival aims to offer something special for West Palm Beach, with waterfront views, sunny skies, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere. [Source](https://www.palmbeachnow.com/palm-tree-music-festival-west-palm-beach-2026/)

New Restaurant Élephante Proposed for Palm Beach

A new restaurant, Élephante, is proposed for Palm Beach, set to replace Almond on Royal Poinciana Way. The establishment will offer Mediterranean upscale dining, along with a market and bakery. This addition aims to enhance the culinary scene in Palm Beach, providing residents and visitors with more dining options. [Source](https://www.palmbeachnow.com/news/)

Why it matters locally

These developments highlight the dynamic nature of West Palm Beach, with new events and establishments contributing to the city’s growth and vibrancy.

Sources

• FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Jan. 28, 2026
• Palm Tree Music Festival Heads to West Palm Beach
• Palm Beach Now News