Central Florida is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures as a cold front sweeps through the region on Monday morning, bringing the coldest air of the year.

European cities, from Austria to Spain, are preparing for the coldest temperatures in four years, placing additional strain on gas inventories as demand for heating rises.

Temperatures across western Europe are set to plunge close to zero next week, marking an early winter challenge for the region’s energy systems.

Freezing temperatures are expected to continue across the UK before Storm Bert arrives this weekend, bringing high winds and potential flooding.